An opportunity exists for an experienced
Program Planner / Scheduler to join a large-scale transformation program delivering a modern enterprise data and analytics capability for a major Queensland Government department.
Working within a forward-thinking Strategy and Performance team, this program is establishing the organisation’s first centralised data platform — a multi-year initiative designed to deliver trusted, timely insights that inform critical operational and strategic decision-making across education services statewide.
About the Role This role will support a complex, multi-stream program consisting of projects focused on
data governance, architecture, and enterprise data platform delivery.
You’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing integrated master schedules across the program — ensuring dependencies, milestones, and deliverables are clearly defined and aligned.
Key Responsibilities - Build and maintain integrated program and project schedules, identifying dependencies and risks.
- Support schedule governance, reporting, and performance measurement across workstreams.
- Collaborate closely with PMs, architects, engineers, and data specialists to ensure alignment and achievable timelines.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and scenario planning to inform executive decision-making.
- Provide schedule reporting and insights through Power BI and other tools to support program governance.
- Support resource planning, forecasting, and workload optimisation.
Skills & Experience - 5+ years’ experience in project or program scheduling across complex ICT or enterprise data programs.
- Strong capability in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
- Experience within data-centric or platform delivery programs (data governance, cloud data platforms, analytics).
- Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and hybrid project frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience highly regarded.
- Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) advantageous.
This role will be offered as an initial 6 month contract + view to extend.
To apply please send your resume or contact Nat at BLACKROC on 0430 292 875 or Natalie@blackroc.co