Company
At BAE Systems Australia we do interesting work that matters, enjoy what we do, grow our careers, and be ourselves. We work in a thriving sector at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work, constantly pushing boundaries to produce innovative, ground‑breaking technology. Our culture is shaped by a shared passion for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, and our people make this a great place to work.
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
About the Opportunity
We currently have multiple opportunities for Project Planning and Controls (PP&C;) professionals across our portfolio of Maritime and Defence Delivery programs. Opportunities are at all levels and, in most cases, location versatile.
In these roles, PP&C; professionals will utilise the Company’s Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and tools to inform Project Management on project cost, schedule performance, and risk status. They will develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to become a key trusted member of their assigned Project Team.
We embrace flexible work arrangements such as remote working, 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) providing support to other PP&C; professionals by applying specialist toolset knowledge – Primavera P6, Cobra, Oracle
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries
- Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of approved cost and schedule Project Management Baselines (PMB)
- Manage/Process approved baseline changes
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of control account structures and associated Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM)
- Undertake detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and developing Control Account Plans (CAP)
- Contribute to monthly reporting activities including capturing actuals, status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and undertaking detailed variance analysis in accordance with the business rhythm
- Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities and provide SME advice to Control Account Managers (CAMs) with regards to development and preparation of their inputs and consolidation of program‑wide data
- Provide support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews as directed by the Project Planning and Controls Manager
- Ensure the correct utilisation of Earned Value Management standards, processes, and systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring, reporting and performance measurement throughout the project execution lifecycle
About You
- Previous experience as a Project Controller / Project Scheduler / Cost Schedule Analyst (essential)
- Experience in cost management with experience in the use of COBRA (preferred)
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles
- Experience in scheduling/planning with experience in the use of Primavera P6 (preferred) or OpenPlan
- Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under time constraints, solve problems and make decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Current Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
We believe in hiring for potential. If this role interests you but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Commitment
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 and as an awarded employer in the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R – Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
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.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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