The Role

Ready to take control of the timeline on some of Defence’s most critical capability projects?

As an APS 6 Project Scheduler within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Systems Division, you’ll be at the centre of fast-paced, high-impact programs that shape Australia’s strategic edge. We’re looking for individuals who bring sharp scheduling skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for precision to help steer the planning and delivery of complex acquisition and sustainment projects. Embedded within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, you’ll be at the heart of schedule development-ensuring our projects stay on track, risks are managed, and decisions are backed by robust, data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in accordance with Defence project management frameworks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, commercial, and finance teams to ensure schedule alignment with key milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct schedule analysis including critical path, float, and risk assessments.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates, reports, and dashboards to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling practices and tools across the division.

This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

GWEO is the newest Group in Defence and we are growing a team of dedicated employees performing activities such as requirements setting; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance, and co-ordination of disposal.

GWEO Systems Division is responsible for the GWEO capability life cycle. This includes the acquisition, sustainment and disposal of all guided weapons and explosive ordnance for Defence.

The division is also responsible for:

• Maintenance of explosive ordnance.
• Developing the Australian Defence Force Weapons Capability Roadmap
• Overseeing the remediation of GWEO preparedness
• Enabling capability elements.

Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and business enabling services). We are located in serval locations across ACT, NSW, VIC and QLD and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

GWEO has a strong focus on providing our staff with a diverse and manageable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We actively maintain a Group Culture Pan and are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one, which directly reflects the needs, and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, or complex technical environments.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Open Plan Professional (OPP), Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK, Master Schedule Planning (MSP)).
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule risk analysis.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 October 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/07950/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=6AB5CCA5-F57E-B8EA-C45B-E4383A2E8E11