The main duties of the Trainee Cost Schedule Analyst are to set up and maintain cost control systems to monitor cost and schedule performance across contracts requiring a validated cost and schedule control system. This includes analysing performance, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with agreed parameters and government cost control guidelines. The role also involves developing and maintaining budgets and schedules, and supporting financial analysis including forecasts, funding profiles, and variance analysis.

In addition, the role involves preparing program plans to capture requirements and statements of work, conducting schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks, monitoring expenditure and funding levels, and maintaining accurate financial records and forecasts. It also incorporates contractual changes into control systems to maintain accurate and realistic cost and schedule baselines.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude, strong willingness to learn, and an interest in building a career in project controls, finance, or project management. You will be joining a supportive environment where development and growth are encouraged, and where capability can be built over time.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Commercial, or Project Management) from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the Defence industry) would be highly regarded.

Skills ideally required for the role include:

• Exposure to scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, including Critical Path Method and baseline control.
• Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting principles.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to prepare, analyse, and interpret reports.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and relevant project management tools and systems (e.g. Open Plan Professional, Cobra).

As well as the above any experience in the following is highly desirable:

• Project administration experience.
• Experience in a customer-facing or liaison role.

• A variety of work patterns
• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development