Cost Controller

WORK LOCATION: Binduli Site

ROSTER: 5:2 (Residential) / 9:5 FIFO (Ex Perth)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Insurance + Private Health + Other Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Cost Controller is responsible for managing and monitoring all project cost-related activities to ensure financial performance and compliance with budget, schedule, and corporate policies. This role provides timely and accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support effective decision-making and successful project contract delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Cost Planning & Budgeting – Prepare project budgets, estimates, cash flows, and align costs with schedules and methodologies.
• Cost Control Procedures – Maintain WBS, cost systems, and support value engineering to reduce costs.
• Cost Monitoring & Reporting – Track expenditures, analyse variances, and provide regular cost reports highlighting risks and drivers.
• Tender & Procurement Support – Assist in pricing, RFQs/AFEs, evaluate tender submissions, and recommend suppliers.
• Forecasting & Reviews – Deliver accurate cost forecasts, update financial outlooks, and support progress reviews and audits.
• Collaboration – Partner with managers, engineers, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate cost allocation and decision-making.
• Contract Administration – Review payments, invoices, purchase orders, and supplier claims to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Compliance & Close-out – Follow financial policies, reconcile project costs, finalise reports, and document lessons learned.
• Safety & Legal Compliance – Promote WHS Act 2020 requirements, enforce safety culture, and meet environmental/legal standards.
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify risks, assess scope/financial impacts, and support mitigation strategies throughout the project.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Current “C” Class Manual Driver’s License
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and cost estimation methodologies
• Advanced Excel and estimation software skills (e.g., CostX, Expert Estimation)
• Experience with mining/process infrastructure or NPI projects preferred

BENEFITS

• Receive $12k residential allowance per annum.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• Receive $2.4k allowance to put towards your choice of Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
• Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.

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