Cost Controller

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government Of Victoria, Australia Full time

Job type:
Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation:
Department of Transport and Planning

Occupation:
Other

Reference:4207


About the Role Work in collaboration with Project Managers, Program and Project Accounting teams, Finance Teams and PMO, ensure detailed project schedules and finances are up to date, ensuring version control and driving consistency of approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.

Ensure alignment with DTP's Investment Lifecycle Framework and PMO reporting requirements.
Support the broader Maintenance team to ensure project and program financial reporting is accurate and update to date.

Collaborate in the development and implementation of innovative improvements to complex problems, processes, practices and systems that will lead to increased business efficiency, and improvements in delivery performance.

Apply specialist project management, including program and project financial analysis, to drive the delivery of the capital works program to be within budget and reduce operating costs.

Provide high quality reports and influential advice on the status of projects and programs to support effective financial governance of projects and programs.

Effectively develop and strengthen the capability and capacity of financial management within the project management team(s).

Build and maintain effective working relationships and has appropriately influenced stakeholders to provide timely and effective program monitoring and financial services.

Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

To be successful in this role you will diagnose trends and opportunities, using systems thinking to solve problems and coach your team.

You will turn strategies into projects with clear governance to manage risks and ensure success.
You will drive a culture of value addition, using economic indicators for strategic direction and improving back-office efficiency.
Adding value for clients and stakeholders, you will link people, monitor satisfaction, and address issues constructively.
Developing organisational capability, you will set clear expectations, monitor performance, provide feedback, and foster employee development.
Your skills in negotiation and influencing will ensure successful stakeholder outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
An appropriate tertiary qualification.
Proficient in commonly used financial methods, tools & systems.
What we offer
Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.

At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.

This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How to Apply Click the'Apply'button and follow the prompts.
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 10 June, 2024 For further information about the role please contact Phil Burga, Team Lead Program Controlsvia Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.

Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

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