Cost Controller

4 weeks ago


Docklands, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time

13 March 2024

Technology DOCKLANDS Full Time

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne.

About The Role

Join us in a key role supporting the delivery of critical OCMS Signalling Escrow projects, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of train services within the MR4 OCMS Train Control and Signalling Renewals work bank. As a Cost Controller, you will play a crucial role by supporting project estimates, developing and maintaining cost management processes, ensuring portfolio compliance with budgetary requirements, and providing hands-on cost control support.

Be part of a dynamic team driving successful project outcomes in a challenging and impactful environment. This is a 24-month, maximum term role.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders for comprehensive project estimates.

Use Metro’s WBS for estimating, adapting for value engineering.

Maintain cost reports, budgets, and forecasts for portfolio compliance, highlighting risks.

Implement standard cost control procedures and provide consolidated reports to OCMS Leadership.
Optimize project reporting by integrating work breakdown structure and forecasting methods.

Support Project Managers with various financial aspects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Manage timely invoicing and interface data with accruals.

Produce monthly tracking information against budget to meet Finance Team requirements.

Continuously improve cost control processes based on lessons learned and feedback.

Assist provision of adequate information flow and consolidated reports to OCMS Senior Leadership around budgets, expenditure, forecasts and progress to accommodate decision making.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Business or equivalent
Extensive experience in Finance / Commercial Management
Extensive knowledge of current cost control and project management techniques Experience in commercial management and corporate governance (and risk mitigation) in a complex and/or multiple project environment.

Why Work At Metro?

Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provides you with the support and training to take your career to the next level
Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year. All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.


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