Project Controller

Job Description

Project Controller

Job Location: Edinburgh Park office located in South Australia – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Project Controller is responsible for executing the proper use of the company Schedule Management System through corporate Lifecycle Management (LCM) framework so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status.

Core Duties:

• Accountable for providing the required level of execution and contribution towards delivering the project controls scope of work in support of the schedule baseline, the effective use of project controls tool sets and integration with project reporting as required by the project team.
• Establish and maintain a fully resourced and integrated Project Schedule and Control Account detailed schedules
• Establish and maintain the Work Package (or tailored Planning packages/ tasks) level including EV techniques
• Use schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project)
• Execute the month-end process of Control Account status reporting, schedule status and forecasting, remaining hours/ durations to complete data input, provision of progress and schedule variance analysis reports, critical path analysis, float analysis & alignment between Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionary and schedule details

Essential Skills:

• Proven performance at a similar level OR demonstrated proven performance and progression in the scheduling domain
• Experience with Project Control toolsets such as Open Plan and Primavera P6 essential.
• Ability to see patterns, trends, or missing pieces
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside immediate team, to implement business requirements
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• Ability to use good written and verbal communication skills is important to this role

The JORN Team

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief and rescue operations

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances.