Project Controllers

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Defence in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support critical national defence programs, ensuring project integrity, baselines, and performance analytics across complex long‑term engineering initiatives.

You will develop and maintain EVM metrics, manage IMS baselines using Primavera P6 or Open Plan, monitor budgets, forecast costs to completion, and prepare dashboards for leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Project Controller or Cost Schedule Controller in Defence, Aerospace or heavy engineering.
• Active NV1 clearance (or higher) or eligible to obtain one.
• Strong mastery of EVM, scheduling baselines, and ERP systems (SAP/COBRA preferred).
• Excellent ability to translate schedule and cost data into strategic guidance for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze EVM performance metrics, variances, and forecasts.
• Establish and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6 or OPP.
• Monitor budget performance, perform cost-to-complete forecasts, and reconcile actual costs against baselines.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify risks and mitigate financial, schedule, and resource issues.
• Prepare high-quality performance dashboards and financial status reports for leadership.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Scheduling & Baselines

Stakeholder communication

Cost control

Tools

Primavera P6

Open Plan Professional (OPP)

SAP/COBRA

Job description

Randstad Defence are currently securing experienced Project Controllers to support critical, high-profile national defence programs.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining project integrity, managing baselines, and driving performance analytics across complex, long-term engineering and land/maritime initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Earned Value Management (EVM): Develop, maintain, and analyze EVM performance metrics, variances, and forecasts.
• Scheduling & Baselines: Establish and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6 or Open Plan Professional (OPP).
• Cost & Financial Control: Monitor budget performance, perform cost-to-complete forecasts, and reconcile actual costs against baselines.
• Risk & Issue Management: Collaborate with Project Managers to identify financial, schedule, and resource risks, providing actionable mitigation strategies.
• Reporting: Prepare high-quality performance dashboards and financial status reports for internal leadership and key stakeholders.

About You

• Security Clearance: Must hold an active Australian NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) clearance (or higher), or be eligible to obtain one.
• Experience: Proven track record as a Project Controller or Cost Schedule Controller within Defence, Aerospace, or heavy engineering environments.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in EVM, Primavera P6/OPP, and enterprise ERP systems (SAP/COBRA preferred).
• Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex schedule and cost data into clear strategic advice.

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.