Program Scheduler, Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

Job Description

Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Rockhampton or Mackay Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!QBuild is expanding! Join us for an exciting career opportunity as a Program Scheduler to provide a high level of projects/program support to the Central Queensland Region. QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities. About the role You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by ensuring QBuild projects are effectively scheduled with optimal resource allocation to meet utilisation targets, manage the forward work pipeline, and support apprentice training. Duties and skills involved: Utilising contemporary scheduling systems to develop, review and administer schedules to coordinate construction and delivery of multiple projects/programs delivered by QBuild. This includes schedules and plans for current and future pipeline projects in accordance with critical resourcing and time constraints. Collaborating with Apprentice Supervisors and the QBuild Apprenticeship team and other stakeholders as required to schedule QBuild apprentices to appropriate projects / maintenance tasks to ensure training competencies are achieved. Developing detailed schedules that support the delivery of programs in collaboration with the delivery teams. Developing and maintaining a project / program of work status dashboard to provide detailed and accurate reporting on construction programs and resource utilization. Collaborating with key stakeholders in QBuild to drive consistency of the project / programs of work scheduling approach and facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting. Consulting and coordinating with Delivery teams and other stakeholders as required to develop and regularly update detailed schedules to plan and resolve resourcing issues and escalating issues where required to Regional Management teams. Preferred skills and experience: Ability to interpret detailed and complex information from multiple sources including project document to develop the required schedules. Experience in construction scheduling and delivering projects delivered using construction management methodologies. Relevant project management or construction management experience and advanced skills in data processing and manipulation. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply: Resume Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role. This position is available in Mackay or Rockhampton. Please indicate your location preference for this role on your application. If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Dwayne Stitt on 0419 710 965. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/618178/25 Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr