Senior Cost Controller

Worley · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 1d ago

Senior Cost Controller

Worley
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~$120k - $150k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for major capital projects.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, EACs, ETCs, cash flow forecasts, and cost performance metrics.
  • Mentor cost controllers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

About the job

We’re looking for a Senior Cost Controller to join our Australia team.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work

As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be joining the BHP Copper South Australia (C2C) MCG Program, supporting the successful delivery of a major capital portfolio. This role will provide leadership in cost management, forecasting, performance analysis, and reporting while partnering with project leadership to drive informed decision-making and predictable project outcomes.

What you’ll do

The role responsibilities include:

  • Lead cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for major capital projects and work packages.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, EACs, ETCs, cash flow forecasts, and cost performance metrics.
  • Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to project leadership.
  • Drive change management, trend analysis, and forecasting accuracy.
  • Support integrated project controls reporting across cost, schedule, risk, and progress.
  • Mentor cost controllers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll have

  • Significant experience in Cost Control within mining, energy, infrastructure, or EPCM environments.
  • Strong expertise in project forecasting, earned value management, cost analysis, and change management.
  • Experience supporting Project Managers and senior stakeholders in complex capital projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in EcoSys, Primavera P6, Power BI, and Excel.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
     

Why you should apply

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
  • Competitive remuneration & employee benefits.
  • Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
  • Career development opportunities beyond this role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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Skills

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Analytical skillsChange managementContinuous improvementCost controlEcosysExcellent communication skillsForecastingMentoringMicrosoft excelPerformance analysisPower biPrimavera p6Project managementReportingStakeholder management

Licenses & certifications

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Bachelors degree in engineering, finance or related fieldCertified cost professional (ccp)Project management professional (pmp)

Perks & benefits

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Career development opportunitiesCompetitive remuneration & employee benefitsFlexible work arrangements

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