Project Scheduler

**NEW - External Job Advert - Project Scheduler - EWIS** - Embark on exciting projects within Electromagnetic Warfare - Bring your scheduling experience to the forefront - Flexible working arrangements + $5000/ year for professional development inc. 5x additional leave days. Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions partner. Our vision is to solve the complex challenges that really matter to our clients. This opportunity will be positioned within our Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) branch within the Joint Systems division of CASG (Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group). EWIS strives to strives to be at the forefront of supporting and delivering some of the most exciting capability within Defence. As part of Joint Systems, EWIS contributes to the acquisition and support of systems for electronic warfare, command and control, satellites, and guided weapons. **About the Role**: You will support several in-flight projects across EWIS Maritime Systems Program Office (SPO) that are included as part of our One Defence Capability System. These specific projects are delivering critical Electromagnetic Warfare capability to our war fighters. As part of your core responsibility, you will administer scheduling and project controls expertise to establish and maintain a suite of program and project schedules whilst supporting the team with reporting to ensure key milestones are achieved. **_Note: We hold a preference that this role will be based in either Canberra or Adelaide, if you are willing to relocate, then you are encouraged to apply. _** **Your typical day could look like**: - Partner alongside Commonwealth project team members, providing support through progress of projects through the One Defence Capability System, including development of key documents supporting project clearance through Defence capability gate reviews. - Develop and maintain program and master schedules. - Present variance analysis and reporting, including forecasting and input into the development of corrective actions where required. - Present risk management activities with EWIS Maritime SPO Project Managers, both Commonwealth and Team Nova. - Undertake project control activities, inclusive of: budgeting, change management, forecasting, earned value and administration. **What we would expect from you**: - Diverse program and project scheduling experience. - A background in project controls. - Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management. - Experience in the delivery of multi-discipline complex projects in Defence or similar industry. - Extensive experience in working with and driving multi-functional teams. - Highly proficient communications skills & interpersonal skills. **Desirable skills**: - Defence and CASG experience in Electromagnetic Warfare and/or Land. - Certification/diploma or equivalent within a project management discipline **Life at Nova**: - Flexible ways of working and dress for your day - Commitment to Professional and Personal Development (up to $5,000 per year) - Reward & Recognition Program offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays and more - Additional Leave entitlements include Reserve Leave, Loyalty Leave, Parental Leave and Purchased Leave - Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content - Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members - Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance - Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice - Annual ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) conference - Nova Employee Share Offer - An inclusive and supportive culture - Social activities through the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we do not take ourselves too seriously - A range of other great benefits, just ask us To apply, submit your resume using the "upload resume" function in PDF Format (only). Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact **Nathan Hollis **in Nova's Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. **_Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. _** Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.