Defence Project Controller & Scheduler (EVM/Primavera)

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Defence in Australia is seeking experienced Project Controllers and Schedulers to support national defence programs, maintaining project baselines, and driving performance analytics across long-term engineering and land/maritime initiatives.

You will use EVM, IMS scheduling with Primavera P6/OPP, and SAP/ COBRA to forecast cost-to-complete, report to leadership, and mitigate risks while collaborating with project managers.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 clearance or eligible to obtain one.
• Proven experience as Project Controller or Cost Schedule Controller in Defence/Aerospace.
• Strong skills in EVM, Primavera P6/OPP, and ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EVM performance metrics and forecasts.
• Establish and manage IMS baselines and schedules.
• Monitor budget performance and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Prepare performance dashboards and financial reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Baselines management

Cost control

Risk & issue management

Stakeholder communication

Analytics & dashboards

Tools

Primavera P6

Open Plan Professional

SAP/ COBRA

Job description

Randstad Defence in Australia is seeking experienced Project Controllers and Schedulers to support national defence programs, maintaining project baselines, and driving performance analytics across long-term engineering and land/maritime initiatives.

You will use EVM, IMS scheduling with Primavera P6/OPP, and SAP/ COBRA to forecast cost-to-complete, report to leadership, and mitigate risks while collaborating with project managers.