Cost Controller

time left to apply End Date: September 5, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id R-0021072Join the change.
Electrify your future
We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services.
Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we'd like you to join us.Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here.
You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning.Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.Join the change.
Electrify your future.About the rolePosition: Cost ControllerLocation: Melbourne, VIC (preferable but open to other major AGL Locations)Employment Type: Permanent Full-time - HybridDepartment: ConstructionAGL 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.At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including: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.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliancewith 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 recordsaligned with the Work Breakdown Structure and project standards.Enhance cost control processes, tools, and training to ensure consistent reporting across the project portfolio.About YouTertiary 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).
Apply NowIf you're ready to bring precision and insight to project cost control, we'd love to hear from you.
#LI-APPInclusion at AGLAt AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.
To learn more visit: AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy .
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.LocationDocklands VIC 3008Join the change.
Electrify your future
We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services.
Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we'd like you to join us.Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here.
You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning.Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.Join the change.
Electrify your future.About the rolePosition: Cost ControllerLocation: Melbourne, VIC (preferable but open to other major AGL Locations)Employment Type: Permanent Full-time - HybridDepartment: ConstructionAGL 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.At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including: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.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliancewith 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 recordsaligned with the Work Breakdown Structure and project standards.Enhance cost control processes, tools, and training to ensure consistent reporting across the project portfolio.About YouTertiary 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).
Apply NowIf you're ready to bring precision and insight to project cost control, we'd love to hear from you.
#LI-APPInclusion at AGLAt AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.
To learn more visit: AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy .
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.LocationDocklands VIC 3008Job Family GroupProject Management - GroupAbout UsWe are Australia's largest energy generator & leading energy retailer.AGL is an ASX-listed leading integrated essential service provider, with a proud 186-year history of innovation and a passionate belief in progress – human and technological.From lighting the first gas streetlamp in Sydney in 1841 to helping shape a sustainable energy future for Australia, we have a track record of leading change.We deliver 4.3 million gas, electricity, and telecommunications services to our residential, small and large business, and wholesale customers across Australia.We operate Australia's largest electricity generation portfolio, with an operated generation capacity of under 9,000 MW, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total generation capacity within Australia's National Electricity Market.AGL has the largest renewables and storage portfolio of any ASX-listed company, having invested $4.8 billion over the past two decades in renewable and firming generation.
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