Cost Controller

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About the role

Position: Cost Controller

Location: Melbourne, VIC (preferable but open to other major AGL Locations)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time - Hybrid

Department: Construction
 

AGL is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cost Controller to join our Construction project delivery team. This role is an important role to ensure financial discipline across a portfolio of projects by controlling, forecasting, and reporting project costs. You'll be instrumental in implementing efficient reporting systems and delivering insights that support informed decision-making across a broad stakeholder base.

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.

• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.

• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.

• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.

• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.

• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.

• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

• Ensure compliance with legislation and AGL policies, maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.

• Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimates, timing, and spend profiles.

• Analyse and report actual costs, forecasting final outcomes and highlighting variances.

• Maintain accurate cost records aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure and project standards.

• Enhance cost control processes, tools, and training to ensure consistent reporting across the project portfolio.

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (preferred).

• Industry and project experience, ideally within the energy or a similar sector.

• Skills in managing data collection, integrity checks, and analysis for high-quality reporting.

• Able to communicate complex financial data to senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI and SQL (preferred).

If you're ready to bring precision and insight to project cost control, we'd love to hear from you.

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