Job Opportunity
Thiess is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our high‐performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.
Roster: 14 Days on, 7 Days off | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Max Term Contract through to October 2027
Role Overview
This hands‐on role supports the project controls team with cost management, reporting, and change control in a fast‐paced construction environment.
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date cost records, ensuring timely delivery of reports aligned with project controls processes
* Support preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets, estimates, and total expenditure
* Verify and process invoices, claims, and expenditures for accurate cost capture and forecasting
* Contribute to month‐end processes including accruals, journals, and cost recovery
* Provide detailed cost analysis and inputs for internal and external reporting
* Assist with presentation materials and management reporting requirements
* Analyse cost risks, variances, and trends, providing timely insights and recommendations
* Support change management processes, including issuing Site Instructions and maintaining registers
* Prepare supporting documentation for project change notices
* Contribute to change management reporting with clear analysis and commentary
* Work closely with finance, planning, contracts, and estimating teams to ensure alignment on cost impacts
* Facilitate change review meetings and update systems accordingly
* Monitor and report cost‐related risks across the project lifecycle
Qualifications
* Formal qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
* 3–5 years' experience in project cost control within mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or civil environments
* Previous site‐based construction experience
* Experience developing and working with project controls and cost control procedures
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems
* Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships
* Comfortable working to strict deadlines and reporting cycles
* Advanced Excel skills, including VBA
* Experience with JDE, Primavera P6, and Prism
* Working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts
* Exposure to Power BI for reporting and data visualisation
Benefits
* Supportive career development opportunities
* 2:1 Roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
* Required to stay in camp whilst on roster (DIDO or FIFO)
* FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered); Thiess paid flights
* Commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
* Health & well‐being rewards programme through AIA Vitality
* Salary sacrifice options
* Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
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