Cost Administrator

UGL; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Medibank health insurance discount

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program with AIA Vitality

OneRewards Discount Program

Job summary

UGL seeks a proactive Cost Administrator in Melbourne to support financial and commercial administration across multiple projects. You will work with Project Accountants and project teams on cost maintenance, claims processing, and month-end activities, gaining exposure to project management.

Hybrid role with 3 days in the Southbank office and 2 days remote, close to public transport. Benefits include parental leave, insurance, health cover, and development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cost Administrator, Project Administrator or Finance Administrator role.
• Exposure to project-based environments in construction or infrastructure is desirable.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to prioritise competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Accountants with project cost administration across multiple projects.
• Process and maintain project claims, invoices and supporting documents.
• Assist with month-end activities including reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain project financial records and data accuracy in project systems.

Skills

Cost administration

Project accounting coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hybrid role - Southbank Melbourne | Exposure to Project Management

Why this role

Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in our Southbank office and 2 days working from home.

Gain exposure to project management by supporting and managing smaller projects while working closely with experienced Project Accountants.

Build your career across a diverse portfolio of projects including PEM&AM and Quantem, developing valuable commercial, financial and project administration skills.

About UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Cost Administrator to support the financial and commercial administration of multiple projects. Working closely with Project Accountants and project teams, you will play an important role in project maintenance, claims processing, month-end activities, and cost administration while gaining valuable exposure to project management responsibilities.

What we offer

Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Southbank office location close to public transport and Melbourne CBD amenities.

Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.

Complimentary salary continuance insurance.

Discounted Medibank health insurance.

Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.

Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

Exposure to project management and opportunities for career progression within a leading infrastructure organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Accountants with project cost administration across multiple projects.

Process and maintain project claims, invoices and supporting documentation.

Assist with month-end activities including reporting, reconciliations and project cost reviews.

Maintain project financial records and ensure data accuracy within project systems.

Coordinate project administration tasks and support the delivery of smaller projects and ad-hoc commercial activities.

About you

Experience in a Cost Administrator, Project Administrator, Finance Administrator or similar role.

Experience supporting project-based environments within construction, engineering, infrastructure or related industries.

SAP experience or exposure to SAP-based projects is highly regarded.

Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.

Collaborative communication skills with a willingness to learn and grow within a project environment.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas, and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from defence, women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.