Project Scheduler

What is in it for you?

·      Permanent part-time role (20 hours per week) offering genuine work–life balance

·      Work with an innovative Adelaide-based engineering company

·      Play a key role in planning and controlling complex engineering and manufacturing projects using advanced scheduling tools

 

 

What we need from you / What our client requires

·      5+ years’ experience in project scheduling or project controls within engineering and/or manufacturing environments

·      Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, including resource leveling, critical path analysis, and earned value management

·      Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with a high attention to detail

 

 

We are seeking a Project Scheduler to join our client’s team and support the successful delivery of complex engineering projects within a technically advanced organisation. This permanent part-time position is ideal for an experienced scheduler who enjoys working closely with project managers and technical teams to build, maintain, and optimise project schedules.

 

You will be responsible for developing robust project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying risks and delays, and providing clear reporting to support informed decision-making. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, technically driven environment and is motivated by contributing to environmentally impactful projects.

 

Key Requirements

·      Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project, including milestones and deliverables

·      Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to clearly define project scope and activities

·      Define task logic, dependencies, durations, and resource allocations to optimise project sequencing

·      Monitor progress against baseline schedules, track actuals, and identify critical path impacts

·      Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation and “what-if” scenarios

·      Prepare and present progress reports, Gantt charts, and schedule dashboards to stakeholders

·      Update schedules to reflect approved changes, scope variations, and real-world conditions

·      Maintain accurate scheduling documentation and project records throughout the project lifecycle

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Shreeya Gurung on (08) 8306 8208 OR shreeya.gurung@akkodisgroup.com

 

Joining Akkodis as a Consultant 

·      Weekly Pay 

·      No payrolling processing fees 

·      Upskilling opportunities and training discounts 

·      Consultant gatherings events 

·      Akkodis SME meet ups/information sessions 

·      EAP Support Program 

·      Dedicated Account Management Support Team 

   

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“Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds” 

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Experience in project scheduling or project controls.