Voted 8 in Best Places to Work 2024 Strong company culture Australian owned and operated Location - Newcastle About the role We are seeking an experienced Project Governance and Scheduling Officer to support a Defence Program Management Office (PMO) delivering complex capability outcomes. Working as part of a Nova consulting team, you will provide governance, scheduling and financial coordination support to enable effective oversight, reporting and informed decision-making. This role goes beyond traditional project support, requiring strong judgement, an understanding of project governance frameworks, and the ability to manage and integrate schedule, financial and performance information in a regulated Defence environment. An active AGSVA NV1 security clearance is required. What you will be involved with As a Nova consultant, you will provide project governance and PMO support services to Defence, which may include: Coordinating PMO financial governance activities, including review and collation of finance alignment and accrual data and preparation of inputs to CAF20 Trading Board and DMFP Supporting the standardisation, analysis and presentation of financial data to enable monthly invoice validation by Block Managers Managing Phase 5 OPP schedules and supporting routine governance reporting, including PPRIP/MRM, bi-annual Acquisition Performance Reviews and monthly reporting using a minimum viable process approach Supporting contract management activities in accordance with the DOR, including CDRL reviews, contract administration and maintenance of contract records Supporting Development Program Management Review reporting, including system health indicators and performance tracking against forecast hours and skill set plans Supporting invoice validation and financial assurance activities Providing limited and periodic OPP support, including guidance and knowledge transfer to other project teams as required What we would like from you You will be an experienced project professional with a strong grounding in project governance, scheduling and PMO practices, and the confidence to operate in a complex, regulated environment. Ideally, you will bring: Demonstrated experience in project governance, PMO or project controls roles Strong experience in project scheduling and lifecycle reporting, ideally within Defence or government programs An understanding of financial governance, accruals, invoicing and performance tracking within project environments Experience supporting contract management and CDRL-related activities The ability to analyse, integrate and present schedule, financial and performance data for senior stakeholders A structured, detail-oriented approach, with sound judgement and the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy Experience in Defence capability development or acquisition environments will be highly regarded You must be an Australian citizen and already hold, or be eligible to hold, an AGSVA NV1 security clearance. Life at Nova - it all adds up! With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter. Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are: Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members Annual Nova employee engagement : Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun! Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance Free Flu Vaccination annually Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice Nova Employee Company Share Offer An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously! You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems 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, please visit our website. Veteran 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. ITAR 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 NOVA SYSTEMS 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.
