Senior Cost and Schedule Analyst

2 weeks ago


Garden Island, Australia Thales Full time

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it's all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The Company:

The Thales Australia AWS business offers ship repair, maintenance and asset management / in-service support capabilities for commercial and naval ships in Australia. The business also offers the provision of docking, reticulated services and facility maintenance within Garden Island.

The role:

We are seeking a Senior Cost/Schedule Analyst to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects and programs.

Based in Garden Island, your primary responsibility will be to conduct schedule and planning activities, with a focus on Earned Value Management (EVM), to support project monitoring and control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain Earned Value Management data for project schedules.
  • Ensure accurate representation of work progress and control for deviations.
  • Maintain project management artifacts (e.g., WBS, OBS, RAM).
  • Implement and maintain the EVM system and analyze variances.
  • Plan and schedule work using tools like Primavera.
  • Prepare inputs for monthly PMO reporting and customer deliverables.
  • Drive the development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
  • Support Risk & Opportunities assessments.
  • Foster a cooperative working relationship within the team.
  • Assist with financial data analysis and support junior team members.

On day one you will come with:

  • Qualification in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of project management lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in EVM system tools (e.g., Cobra).
  • Experience with Primavera and scheduling tools.
  • Basic knowledge of schedule health checks.
  • Scheduling expertise in PERT and CPM analysis.
  • Financial and budgetary control experience.
  • Technical understanding of the project domain (desirable).
  • Experience in the development project engineering lifecycle (desirable).

Employee Benefits at Thales AWS:

  • Bonus Payments & Private Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Arrangement Options
  • Competitive Parental Leave
  • Reserve & Community Service Leave
  • Gym Membership discount
  • Healthcare / Medical Insurance
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Employee Share Purchase Plans
  • Free Parking
  • And much more

And now the fine Print

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance

It's easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don't see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there's always more we can do. We'll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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