Overview
Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Nova Systems
About You
You're an experienced Project Scheduler who thrives on bringing structure and clarity to complex Defence projects. While you're hands-on with scheduling, you also excel at mentoring others, solving problems, and coaching teams through scheduling challenges. You're passionate about uplifting scheduling standards across Defence and implementing best practices. You enjoy working with advanced scheduling tools and take pride in delivering accurate, insightful schedules that drive project success. You're collaborative by nature, confident engaging with stakeholders, and committed to initiatives that strengthen Australia\'s Defence capability.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract to 30 June 2026. Candidates may be based anywhere in Australia (except WA), provided they already hold an active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and have Defence scheduling experience.
What you will be involved in
- Developing and maintaining project schedules using Open Plan Professional (OPP) and/or Cobra
- Mentoring and coaching team members on scheduling practices and resolving complex scheduling issues
- Implementing schedule quality benchmarking and improvement initiatives
- Providing input into project control documentation, training content, and mentoring activities
- Assisting with schedule risk integration and dependency management
- Supporting schedule baseline management and configuration control processes
- Delivering schedule assurance, reporting, and ad-hoc SME support to project teams
- Driving policy implementation and uplift of scheduling standards across Defence
What we would like from you
- Required to already hold an active AGSVA NV1 security clearance (minimum requirement)
- Proven experience as a Project Scheduler specifically with Defence environments
- Proficiency in Open Plan Qualified (OPP) and/or Cobra scheduling tools
- Strong understanding of project controls, schedule risk, and dependency integration
- Ability to interpret and apply Defence project management frameworks and standards
- A collaborative mindset with solid mentoring and problem-solving skills
Life at Nova - it all adds up!
- Flexible working conditions
- Working with diverse and professional people
- Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks
- Social events both internally and externally
Apply & Contact
APPLY NOW. Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on.
Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels secure, valued, and included, and where our people are our point of difference. Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Our commitment to Reconciliation is described in Nova Systems RAP. Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program and supports Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. We aim to respond to all applications and provide feedback where appropriate.
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) may apply. For more information, visit:
About Nova: Nova Systems is Australia\'s largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways. We employ people across offices in Australia, Recent Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Projects / Scheduling
Industries
- Government Administration
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