We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join a major site-based capital program. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate cost and schedule reporting, supporting project performance, and enabling informed decision-making across a portfolio of projects.
Benefits
* 12-month contract with strong potential to extend
* Hourly rate + super
* Regional coastal lifestyle
* Relocation support available
* Stable, long-term project work
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain cost control systems, budgets, and forecasts across the capital portfolio
* Track committed, actual, and forecast costs against approved budgets
* Identify cost trends and deviations, ensuring early visibility of risks
* Support development of project cost estimates where required
* Monitor project schedules, milestones, and critical paths
* Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) tools (CPI, SPI) to measure performance
* Ensure alignment between schedules, forecasts, and approved baselines
* Prepare regular portfolio reports, including weekly and monthly updates
* Provide clear analysis of cost and schedule performance to stakeholders
* Highlight variances and work with teams to drive corrective actions
* Ensure compliance with project controls processes, standards, and approvals
* Monitor phase gate budgets and workflow processes
* Track and report change notifications impacting scope, cost, and schedule
* Maintain variation and change registers
* Assess cost and schedule impacts of project changes
* Review contractor invoices, claims, and variations
* Support cash flow forecasting and financial tracking
* Assist with project close-out and asset capitalisation activities
About You
* Proven experience in project controls, cost control, or program controls within large capital projects
* Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, EVM)
* Experience working in complex industrial or construction environments
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and influence outcomes
* High level of attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
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