About Queensland Hydro
Queensland Hydro is a publicly owned entity established to deliver long‐duration pumped hydro energy storage assets that support Queensland's transition to a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system.
What You'll Do
As Project Cost Controller you will be responsible for maximising business outcomes by effectively controlling and monitoring project costs and forecasting against budgets. You will provide analytical oversight, support and guidance to project management on matters related to cost management.
* Assist with monthly cost performance monitoring and reporting for relevant control accounts, including variance analysis and advise stakeholders on cost risks and appropriate resolutions.
* Work closely with key stakeholders to monitor and control project budget utilisation, conduct analysis and provide insights, and identify opportunities for cost reductions.
* Ensure commitments are raised and allocated to the relevant control account and that required delegations are obtained.
* Monitor the allocation of actual project costs to the relevant control account.
* Produce risk‐assessed detailed project cost forecasts, including the capture of changes and trends, and profile cost forecasts across the full lifecycle of the works.
* Ensure accurate accounting records are backed by suitable documentation as required by legislation and best practice.
* Ensure cost‐control activities are in accordance with the PMO Frameworks and Guidelines.
Qualifications
Formal qualifications in Engineering, Finance or Accounting, Construction or Commerce or a relevant professional qualification in program and project cost management.
5+ years of experience in establishing program baseline cost plans, including risk and contingency allocations on major infrastructure projects.
* Experience monitoring, controlling and reporting on program budgets within major project or program (PMO) environments.
* Ability to prepare and report on key program and project milestones.
* Ability to oversee contractor reports and highlight non‐compliance.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive inputs from project and corporate stakeholders.
* Flexible to travel to site and project office on an ad‐hoc basis.
* Experience with cost management systems such as PRISM G2 (preferred) or any equivalent.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a 12.75% superannuation contribution, health and wellbeing initiatives such as a Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and salary packaging options.
EEO Statement
Queensland Hydro is committed to providing a work environment that embraces and supports equity and cultural inclusion, safety and security and is free from discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying.
Applications Close - 10 June 2026
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