Project Controller | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Project Management, Scheduling & Estimating/Pricing |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 06-May-2024 |
Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to join our Hunter Class Frigate delivery team based at Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Reporting to the Project Planning and Controls Manager, this role will be responsible for coordinating the proper use of the company Schedule Management System through corporate Lifecycle Management (LCM), along with project controls principles to ensure the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status.
The successful applicant must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the project team to establish the initial schedule baseline
- Establishing and maintaining the Contract Master Schedule (CMS), Integrated Schedule with lower level schedules, Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary / Index.
- Establishing and maintaining a fully resourced and integrated Project Schedule and Control Account detailed schedules
- Establishing and maintaining the Work Package (or tailored Planning packages/ tasks) level including EV techniques
- Establishing and maintaining the baseline change control approvals and other baseline documentation
- Use of schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project) to enter all baseline, progress and forecast data into the schedule tools
- Assisting the project team to use scheduling tools where required
About YOU
- Tertiary or trade qualifications in a relevant field (advantageous)
- Previous experience in a similar role or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, solve problems and make decisions
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements
- Current Baseline defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.