Project Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is recruiting a Project Controller within the Engineering and Sustainment Services team to monitor cost and schedule across control accounts, support PMB development, and ensure EVMS compliance.

You will maintain WBS, RAMs, and baselines, develop resource-loaded schedules, and collaborate with PMs/CAMs to capture actuals and ETCs. Hybrid work options apply; 9-day fortnights may be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree in project management, business, commercial or engineering (desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification in project management is desirable
• Experience in a project-oriented organisation preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project controls

Planning & scheduling

Earned value management

PMO familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or higher in PM/Business/Engineering

Postgraduate PM qualification (desirable)

Tools

Open Plan Professional (OPP)

Cobra

Job description

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you are looking for challenging work, cutting edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security.

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance

The opportunity

The role As part of the Engineering and Sustainment Services team, the Project Controller monitors project cost and schedule across assigned Control Accounts. The role supports Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs), coordinates monthly reporting and analysis, and ensures compliance with the project’s earned value management framework. Further, the successful candidate will:

• 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.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9 day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

• A degree in project management, business, commercial or engineering and/or a post graduate qualification in project management (desirable)
• Working within a project orientated organisation (desirable)
• Using project management software such as Open Plan Professional (OPP) and Cobra.
• Three plus years working in project controls
• Strong understanding of project management, planning, scheduling, and project controls principles.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
• Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

What you will be part of

Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.

About Saab

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.