What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to work on the world-class Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, one of the world's largest rare earths deposits.
* Take ownership of implementing project control systems and processes for the team.
* Join a friendly, engaged, and collaborative team environment.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Cost Controller to join our Perth-based team on an 18-month contract. Your focus will be on providing project control and governance support to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with site standards.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Cost Monitoring & Forecasting:
Accurately track project costs, budgets, and commitments (labour, materials, subcontracts) to produce forecasts and trends.
* Reporting:
Generate timely, accurate, and detailed reports, including project cash flow, for both site construction team and Perth-based management team.
* Budget & Change Control:
Assist in converting project estimates to control budgets and managing project change management processes to track variations.
* Invoice & Vendor Management:
Review vendor invoices, process payment claims, and ensure project vendor accounts are accurately closed out.
* Performance Analysis:
Evaluate project progress against schedules and budgets (actuals to budget/ forecast), providing analysis to Project Managers to ensure adherence to financial goals.
* Systems Administration
: Utilise and update project control systems, with experience in software like CMS and Pronto highly regarded.
* Stakeholder Engagement
: Regular travel to site in Malawi is required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in a project control, cost administration, or document control role within major capital resources, mining, or EPCM projects. They will also bring a practical knowledge of project governance, management of change, and the project lifecycle.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
* Qualifications in commerce, project management, engineering, or a related discipline.
* Understanding of project cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting.
* Familiar with engineering and project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and QA/QC records.
* Proficient in document control processes and systems.
* Proficient in Pronto ERP system, MS Project, Excel and CMS.
About Lindian Resources
Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN) is an Australian-based company with its flagship rare earths asset in Malawi. The Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi is the cornerstone of Lindian's asset portfolio, and through the development of Kangankunde, Lindian aims to become a globally significant critical minerals producer. Lindian Resources announced a Final Investment Decision for Stage 1 in August 2025 and early construction works now underway.
Next Steps
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Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / license checks.