Description About You You’re an experienced Project Scheduler who thrives on bringing structure and clarity to complex Defence projects. While you’re hands-on with scheduling, you also excel at mentoring others, solving problems, and coaching teams through scheduling challenges. You’re passionate about uplifting scheduling standards across Defence and implementing best practices. You enjoy working with advanced scheduling tools and take pride in delivering accurate, insightful schedules that drive project success. You’re collaborative by nature, confident engaging with stakeholders, and committed to initiatives that strengthen Australia’s Defence capability. Please note: This is a fixed term contract to 30 June 2026. Candidates may be based anywhere in Australia (except WA), provided they already hold an active AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and have Defence scheduling experience. What you will be involved in Developing and maintaining project schedules using Open Plan Professional (OPP) and/or Cobra Mentoring and coaching team members on scheduling practices and resolving complex scheduling issues Implementing schedule quality benchmarking and improvement initiatives Providing input into project control documentation, training content, and mentoring activities Assisting with schedule risk integration and dependency management Supporting schedule baseline management and configuration control processes Delivering schedule assurance, reporting, and ad-hoc SME support to project teams Driving policy implementation and uplift of scheduling standards across Defence What we would like from you Required to already hold an active AGSVA NV1 security clearance (minimum requirement) Proven experience as a Project Scheduler specifically with Defence environments Proficiency in Open Plan Professional (OPP) and/or Cobra scheduling tools Strong understanding of project controls, schedule risk, and dependency integration Ability to interpret and apply Defence project management frameworks and standards A collaborative mindset with strong mentoring and problem-solving skills Life at Nova – it all adds up! Flexible working conditions Working with diverse and professional people Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun (this needs to be confirmed with the Hiring Manager on a case-by-case basis) Social events both internally and externally APPLY NOW Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference. Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate. As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances About Nova: Nova Systems is Australia’s largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways. We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore. But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.
