Brisbane Mining Project Cost Controller (Execution)

Axiom Project Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Project Services in Brisbane is seeking an experienced project cost controller to join our team supporting a major greenfield mining project as it moves into execution. You will manage budgets, forecasts and cost reporting, work with cross-functional teams, and provide reliable cost insights to project leadership, with a focus on data accuracy and stakeholder collaboration through to 2028.

Brisbane-based availability is essential, and you will work closely with engineering, procurement,

Qualifications

• At least eight years of project cost control experience in mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Experience supporting projects during the execution phase.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong cost reporting, forecasting and analytical capability.
• Experience with a Cost Management System (CMS) or similar platform.
• High attention to detail with data accuracy and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing project budgets, commitments, expenditure, forecasts and accruals.
• Monitoring costs against approved budgets and control baselines.
• Preparing regular cost reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Identifying emerging cost trends, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting change control and cost-impact assessments.
• Maintaining accurate cost data and project-control records.
• Working with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams.
• Providing cost insights and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supporting reporting requirements throughout the project execution lifecycle.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Brisbane-based

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cost Management System (CMS)

Job description

Axiom Project Services in Brisbane is seeking an experienced project cost controller to join our team supporting a major greenfield mining project as it moves into execution. You will manage budgets, forecasts and cost reporting, work with cross-functional teams, and provide reliable cost insights to project leadership, with a focus on data accuracy and stakeholder collaboration through to 2028.

Brisbane-based availability is essential, and you will work closely with engineering, procurement,