Project Scheduler

Program Background

The Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) program implemented by DT Global. 

Under strategic direction from DFAT officials at the Australian High Commission in PNG, ESIP is delivering a range of activities and policy initiatives in the energy and telecommunications sectors. ESIP is also supporting PNG’s state-owned enterprise performance improvement program and delivering social infrastructure planning, design and construction services.

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and social and environmental safeguards are a focus of the program and are mainstreamed across ESIP’s activities and operations.

 

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The Short Term Adviser (Scheduler) will provide targeted technical support to the ESIP Project Management Office (PMO) to strengthen project scheduling, planning, and reporting practices across ESIP’s portfolio. The Scheduler will work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators to establish consistent scheduling standards, improve the quality and reliability of project schedules, and enhance the PMO’s ability to monitor progress and support decision making.

 

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: STA ToR_Scheduler_PMO.pdf

 

About You

Key selection criteria for the potential successful candidate includes, but not limited to:

  • Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management, or another relevant discipline
  • Certification in project scheduling or project management (e.g., PMP, PMI SP, PRINCE2) is desirable
  • Minimum 7+ years demonstrated experience in project scheduling for infrastructure, construction, or multi sector development programs
  • Experience working in donor funded, multidisciplinary, or developing country environments is highly desirable.

 

Why join ESIP?

Looking to contribute to community development and positively impact people’s lives in Papua New Guinea?

 

By joining the Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP), you will be part of a best-practice PMO environment where you can contribute your project scheduling expertise and logic across a vast range of complex, technical deliverables whilst working alongside leading experts from diverse backgrounds and international development programs to achieve your project management career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

 

Join our talented team of PMO specialists who are dedicated to impactful, tangible outcomes across a broad range of telecommunications, energy and infrastructure projects in the largest Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded program for Papua New Guinea.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the 'Apply Now' button.

 

Please submit

  • 1) Your CV
  • 2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 03 May 2026, 11:59 pm (AEST)

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

 

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