Project Governance and Scheduling Officer
We are seeking an experienced Project Governance and Scheduling Officer to support a Defence Program Management Office (PMO) delivering complex capability outcomes. You will provide governance, scheduling and financial coordination to enable effective oversight, reporting and informed decision‐making.
This role requires strong judgement, an understanding of project governance frameworks, and the ability to manage and integrate schedule, financial and performance information in a regulated Defence environment. An active AGSVA NV1 security clearance is required.
What you will be involved with
* Coordinating PMO financial governance activities, including review and collation of finance alignment and accrual data and preparation of inputs to CAF20 Trading Board and DMFP.
* Supporting the standardisation, analysis and presentation of financial data to enable monthly invoice validation by Block Managers.
* Managing Phase 5 OPP schedules and supporting routine governance reporting, including PPRIP/MRM, bi‐annual Acquisition Performance Reviews and monthly reporting using a minimum viable process approach.
* Supporting contract management activities in accordance with the DOR, including CDRL reviews, contract administration and maintenance of contract records.
* Supporting Development Program Management Review reporting, including system health indicators and performance tracking against forecast hours and skill set plans.
* Supporting invoice validation and financial assurance activities.
* Providing limited and periodic OPP support, including guidance and knowledge transfer to other project teams as required.
What we would like from you
* Demonstrated experience in project governance, PMO or project controls roles.
* Strong experience in project scheduling and lifecycle reporting, ideally within Defence or government programs.
* An understanding of financial governance, accruals, invoicing and performance tracking within project environments.
* Experience supporting contract management and CDRL‐related activities.
* The ability to analyse, integrate and present schedule, financial and performance data for senior stakeholders.
* A structured, detail‐oriented approach, with sound judgement and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
* Experience in Defence capability development or acquisition environments will be highly regarded.
You must be an Australian citizen and already hold, or be eligible to hold, an AGSVA NV1 security clearance.
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:
* Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks.
* Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities.
* Additional Leave: Ranges from Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks) and Community Service.
* Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people.
* Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust.
* Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more.
* Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members.
* Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
* Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content.
* Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance.
* Free Flu Vaccination annually.
* Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice.
* Nova Employee Company Share Offer.
* An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture.
* Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!
Veteran Employment Supporter
Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top‐up pay entitlements.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‐time
Job Function
Consulting, Engineering, and Project Management
Industries
Armed Forces and Military, International Affairs
Reconciliation & Diversity
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we work, and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. For more on our reconciliation commitments, please visit our website.
Security Clearance
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply, and nationality may be a factor in determining suitability.
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