Project Controller

Job Description

Project Controller

Job Location: Garden Island, NSW or Portsmith, QLD – 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:

Thus Project Controller role supports the Senior Project Controller in maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision making for the project. The position also supports 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

Core Duties:

• Report on Project Performance using Financial and Earned Value Management Metrics.
• Produce Earned Value Management reports and obtain variance analysis in conjunction with Control Account Managers.
• Integrate Schedule data (Initial Baseline and subsequent Changes) into the Earned Value Reporting tool and maintain the budget baselines for reporting.
• Maintain and periodically update the model for Australian Contract Expenditure (ACE)
• Maintenance of the project ledger in conjunction with the project finance group
• Maintain and generate Oracle booking codes for the project team and assist with Oracle queries from the project
• Provide detailed, accurate and relevant reporting and commentary by the specified deadlines on forecasts, budget and cash flow to:
  • The project team
  • Central finance group
  • Commonwealth of Australia
• Compliance to corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation
• Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the project (e.g. streamline month-end process)

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in Project Controlling or Project Accounting
• High attention to detail in data capture and manipulation.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside their immediate team, to implement business requirements
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under their own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• Ability to use good written and verbal communication skills is important to this role, along with high literacy and numeracy skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, with exposure to Oracle ERP desirable
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant preferred but not required

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.