Project Scheduler

About the Role:

Join our team as a Project Scheduler supporting the Regional Maintenance Provider - North East (RMP-NE) maritime program. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and delivering ship maintenance schedules that support Defence capability. You'll help deliver ship maintenance schedules that are critical to Australia's Defence capability, working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant scheduling.

If you're passionate about planning, thrive in high-tempo environments, and want to work with a team that values collaboration and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role must be performed in Cairns. It will be offered as an initial 11-month maximum-term contract, with strong potential for a 12-month extension.

What you will be involved in:

• Developing and managing service delivery schedules, including integrated maintenance programs and Ship Maintenance Availability schedules
• Leading planning activities such as the Target Budget Estimate (TBE) process
• Updating schedules and tracking progress against Contract Deliverables (CDRLs)
• Liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling and support services
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply, Governance, and Operations
• Ensuring compliance with Defence statutory requirements and company standards
• Contributing to reporting and analysis to support decision-making
• Promoting a strong safety culture and secure work environment
• Supporting the business in maintaining key client relationships through timely and quality schedule delivery

What we would like from you:

• Proven experience as a Scheduler in either an Australian Defence or commercial environment
• Strong proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera and Open Plan Professional (OPP), with expertise in schedule reporting
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Hold (or be eligible to obtain) an AGSVA Baseline security clearance

Life at Nova – it all adds up

• Flexible working conditions
• Working with diverse and professional people
• Annual conference (this needs to be confirmed with the Hiring Manager on a case-by-case basis)
• Social events both internally and externally

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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.

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. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

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. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when 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) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please 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 are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.