Project Scheduler

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

Our Brisbane Office is located in Redbank, Ipswich. The Project Management Office team is responsible for guiding the successful delivery of programs and projects through the provision of strategic and operational support including scheduling, reporting, risk management and document management.

This multi-skilled team supports RDA’s business including secured projects, bids and internal projects and is responsible for creating and implementing the governance processes in line with company policy and applicable standards.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the PMO Lead, you will become a part of the Program Management Office (PMO) Team, with this position being based out of our Brisbane office - MILVEHCOE, Redbank.

We have multiple Project Scheduler opportunities available within our Program Management Office (PMO) Team, who will assist with all the aspects of the project scheduling and progress reporting.
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- **Project Scheduler**, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Compilation and maintenance of Contract Work Breakdown Structures (CWBS);
- Preparation, maintenance and statusing of Contract Master Schedules (CMS);
- Maintenance of Contract Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) including analysis and reporting on variances to the baselined schedules;
- Monitoring analysis and reporting on Subcontractor Schedules in support of the Project Team;
- Provide expert assistance to the project team in the use of the cost and schedule tools including Open Plan Professional (OPP), Microsoft Project and Cobra;
- Translation of MS project schedule into OPP;
- Provide support in Earned Value Management (EVM) i.e. EVM project reporting and analysis data to the Project Team and the customer;
- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of the standard for scheduling practices, including configuration of tools; and
- Assist in the collation of the monthly CM Reporting and Earned Value Performance Report (EVPR) to stakeholders.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Experience in a Project Management, Business, IT or related field as a Scheduler / Analyst;
- Demonstrated experience in cost scheduling, project controls, risk management, performance reporting and scheduling;
- Defence industry experience;
- Advance skills in MS Office suite (Excel and Word);
- Experience with Scheduling Software (MS Project or Open Plan Professional);
- Experience with Cost Control Software (SAP or Cobra);
- Ability to work with information covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
- Must currently hold or eligible to gain the appropriate Australian Security Clearance; and
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally (Germany) when required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
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