Cost Controller

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transgrid Full time

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Project EnergyConnect (PEC) is a landmark high-voltage interconnector linking New South Wales and South Australia. Spanning over 700km from Wagga Wagga to the SA border, it is a critical enabler of Australia's clean energy transition, facilitating large-scale renewables and delivering on the AEMO Integrated System Plan. PEC will improve grid reliability, reduce electricity costs for consumers, and unlock new investment opportunities in renewable energy generation across the eastern states.

About The Role

As Cost Controller, appointed on a 12-month fixed-term basis, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data supporting the PEC project. This role plays a crucial part in financial reporting, project risk management, cost forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional workstream leads including Delivery, Engineering, Commercial, and Stakeholder Engagement ensuring financial transparency across this nationally significant project.

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Experience supporting cost control, project accounting, or financial management across large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, practical insights
  • A collaborative approach with well-developed communication skills to engage effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with a continuous improvement mindset
  • CPA or CA membership (or currently working towards) will be highly regarded.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that's right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what's right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Applications close on Friday 4 July 2025

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.Seniority level
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  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
  • IndustriesUtilities

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