Defence Project Controller | EVM & Scheduling Expert

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave up to 6 wks

14% superannuation

Income protection

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Project Controller to monitor cost and schedule within the CSI-IPT for destroyer and frigate programs. The role supports PMB development, baseline control, and EVMS processes in a hybrid work setup with potential WFH flexibility.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project controls, a degree in a relevant field, and experience with OPP and Cobra. Australian citizenship and security clearance to NV1 may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in project management, business, commercial or engineering and/or a post graduate qualification in project management.
• Experience in a project-oriented organisation.
• Proficient in project management software such as Open Plan Professional (OPP) and Cobra.
• Three plus years working in project controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tasking statement WBS, dictionaries, control accounts, and RAMs.
• Support PMB development, maintenance, and approved baseline changes.
• Assist CAMs with control account planning and work package development.
• Develop and resource-load schedules in line with project standards and processes.
• Collaborate with PMs and CAMs to capture actuals, status updates, and ETCs.
• Support CEAC activities, including data collection and program-wide consolidation.
• Deliver monthly EVM reporting, analysis, and performance insights.
• Assist with IBRs, EVMS surveillance reviews, and compliance activities.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, business, commercial or engineering

Postgraduate qualification in project management

Tools

Open Plan Professional (OPP)

Cobra

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking a Project Controller to monitor cost and schedule within the CSI-IPT for destroyer and frigate programs. The role supports PMB development, baseline control, and EVMS processes in a hybrid work setup with potential WFH flexibility.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project controls, a degree in a relevant field, and experience with OPP and Cobra. Australian citizenship and security clearance to NV1 may be required.