Project Scheduler

Overview

Nova Systems is looking for a Project Scheduler to join its Project Controls - Schedule and Cost Services team in support of schedule health improvement across CASG. In this role, you will help project teams and scheduling practitioners apply strong planning and project controls practices to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

You will also work on integrating selected projects with the Cobra Cost Forecasting tool, partnering with project schedulers across Defence to troubleshoot issues and provide practical technical guidance on complex scheduling matters.

This position may be based in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, or Adelaide.

Key responsibilities

• Support Open Plan schedule health remediation ahead of Cobra integration.
• Investigate and fix complex issues in Open Plan and Cobra.
• Deliver Cobra training to project teams.
• Integrate project schedules into the Cobra Cost tool, across projects of varying complexity.
• Prepare accurate Cobra inputs and analysis for internal and client reporting.
• Import and cleanse schedules while protecting data integrity and access controls.
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities, then recommend practical mitigation actions.
• Assist the Risk Lead with schedule impact analysis and forecasting.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in guidance notes and training resources.
• Coach and support others to strengthen scheduling capability within the team.

Requirements

• Background in project scheduling, ideally gained in a Defence environment.
• Hands-on experience with Cobra, Open Plan, and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, cost forecasting, and project lifecycles.
• Proven ability to coach, guide, and support colleagues or clients.
• Experience working in a change management setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities.
• Confidence influencing and advising clients.
• Flexible, collaborative team approach with the ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Australian citizenship and Baseline or NV1 security clearance preferred.

Benefits and culture

• Primary carers receive 20 weeks of paid parental leave; partner carers receive 4 weeks, with full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks.
• Annual professional and personal development support of up to $5,000, plus PD leave; up to $750 each year can be used for wellbeing-related expenses such as gym membership or other wellbeing activities.
• Additional leave options include reserve leave, loyalty leave, emergency services leave, purchased leave of up to 2 weeks, and community service leave.
• Flexible working practices supported by a culture that values balance.
• Dress-for-your-day approach that allows personal expression appropriate to the work.
• Reward and recognition program with discounts from major retailers.
• Employee assistance support for staff and family members.
• Annual employee engagement event and social activities throughout the year.
• Access to a wellbeing hub with health and fitness content.
• Defence Health and travel insurance access.
• Annual free flu vaccination.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• Employee share offer.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture.

Additional information

Nova Systems does not accept recruitment agency approaches. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and support for veterans. Veterans and Defence partners are encouraged to apply, and applicants can ask for support during the application process. Because a Defence security clearance is required, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations may also affect eligibility. Nova Systems states that all applications receive a response and feedback where appropriate.

Nova Systems describes itself as Australia’s largest privately owned Defence company with a global footprint, working in capability assurance and systems integration across national defence, essential services, border control, and cyber security.