Cost Control Officer
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Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 26 Oct 2026
Description
About Us
MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. Our expertise spans mining, industrial and construction projects, where we deliver complex and challenging work through the experience, knowledge and skills of our team.
We’re committed to safety, quality, environmental responsibility and continual improvement. We currently employ over 160 people across four branches and multiple projects throughout Australia.
About the role:
MCA Engineering is looking for an experienced Cost Control Officer to join our friendly Finance team in Thornton. This is a permanent full-time position, offering long-term stability and career development within a growing business.
Working closely with our Finance and Project teams, you will track project costs, maintain accurate financial records and provide reporting to help keep projects within budget.
Your responsibilities
- Tracking and reporting project costs against budgets, including labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors
- Maintaining accurate job costing records in SimPRO
- Reviewing cost allocations and investigating discrepancies
- Monitoring purchase orders, supplier invoices and committed costs
- Identifying cost variations and potential budget overruns
- Supporting project managers with cost reports, forecasts and financial information
- Assisting with project billing, month-end reporting and project close-out reconciliations
- Supporting the Finance team with general administration as required
You’ll be successful if you have:
- Experience in cost control, job costing, project finance or a similar role
- A sound understanding of project budgets, cost tracking and financial reporting
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Experience with SimPRO is highly regarded
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work closely with project managers and investigate cost discrepancies
- Experience in mining, construction or engineering will be highly regarded.
Permanent full-time position with long-term security
Supportive and collaborative Finance team
Modern office with onsite parking
Stable, growing company with genuine career opportunities
Competitive remuneration based on experience
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