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Role Title: Project Controller
Role Description: The Project Scheduler will provide overall support across projects to develop and maintain the project schedule to be used for tracking and reporting on progress of project deliverables and milestones.
Primary Responsibilites:
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Develop and maintain all schedules on the DPN.
- Update schedules on the DPN on a monthly basis including cost forecast.
- Assist and provide input into PPRIP/MRM monthly reporting and any other reports as required.
- Assist team members with scheduling requirements as required.
- Report where requested to Defence Space Command scheduler.
- Assist with updating project documentation (MAA, PES, IPMP).
- Provide Earned Value oversight and reporting.
- Integrate cost, schedule and risk data as required.
Secondary Responsibilities
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Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and provide constructive feedback;
- Engage with relevant stakeholders, including industry and international project control partners, and understand their expectations and concerns;
- Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action;
- Coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members.
- Provide guidance to contractors on how best to construct schedules.
- Assist other schedulers with support where requested (i.e. JORN)
Essential Criteria
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Proven experience in project scheduling and Roadmap development.
- Proven experience using EVM, OPP and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication.
- Eligible to access US export controlled information
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Edinburgh, SA
Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
05/11/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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