Senior Project Controller

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

In early 2024, the Australian Government selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in a significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Controller to join our SSN AUKUS Program delivery team.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Project Controller will be responsible for the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status.

In the conduct of assigned duties, the successful applicant must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) leadership within your assigned project team, and supporting the Planning Manager in providing expert guidance, direction and mentoring to junior team members
• Leading the development and maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries.
• Leading the establishment and maintenance of approved cost and schedule Project Management Baselines (PMB) including the incorporation of approved baseline changes.
• Leading the development and maintenance of control account structures and associated Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM)
• Undertaking detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and developing Control Account Plans (CAP).
• Leading monthly reporting activities including capturing actuals, status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and undertake detailed variance analysis in accordance with the business rhythm.
• Leading Estimate at Completions (EAC) activities and providing SME advice to Control Account Managers (CAMs) with regards to development and preparation of their inputs and consolidation of program-wide data.
• Providing support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews as directed by the Project Planning and Controls Manager.
• Ensuring the correct utilisation of Earned Value Management standards, processes and systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring, reporting and performance measurement throughout the project execution lifecycle.

About YOU

• Previous experience as a Project Controller (essential)
• Experience with Primavera P6 / Open Plan / COBRA (preferred)
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Extensive scheduling/planning and cost management experience
• Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under time constraints, solve problems and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Current Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.