Costing & Scheduling Analyst

Water-Corporation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking a Scheduling & Cost Analyst to provide project controls support across a portfolio of Operational Technology projects. You will help Project Managers forecast, monitor schedules, and deliver insights to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong experience with project scheduling, cashflow forecasting, and performance reporting, using Primavera P6, MS Project, and SAP PS. A related qualification and stakeholder skills are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, forecasting, and project controls within a capital project environment.
• Strong experience reviewing and analysing project schedules, forecasts, and project performance information to identify risks, issues, variances, and opportunities.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project for schedule analysis, dependencies, and forecasting.
• Experience in cost control, cashflow forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills translating data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of project controls governance and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with SAP PS and standard PM/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Controls support across a portfolio of 30+ projects with scheduling, forecasting, and reporting focus.
• Review and analyse schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project to validate logic, milestones and delivery plans.
• Review cashflows/forecasts ensuring alignment with budgets and commitments.
• Monitor performance, identify schedule impacts, delays, and forecast variances.
• Prepare and present project controls reporting including EVM and progress updates.
• Advise Project Managers to improve forecast accuracy and manage delivery risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of controls processes and reporting tools.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities.

Skills

Project scheduling

Forecasting

Project controls

Schedule analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Governance & reporting

Education

Business/Engineering/PM qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP PS

MS Office

Job description

At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

As a Scheduling & Cost Analyst, you will provide Project Controls support across a portfolio of Operational Technology projects, helping Project Managers make informed decisions and improve delivery outcomes.

You will:

• Provide Project Controls support across a portfolio of 30+ projects, with a strong focus on project scheduling, forecasting, performance reporting, and delivery insights.
• Review and analyse project schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to validate schedule logic, dependencies, milestones and delivery plans and identify risks, critical path impacts and opportunities for improvements.
• Review and analyse project cashflows and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project schedules, progress, contract commitments, and approved budgets.
• Monitor project performance and identify schedule impacts, delays, forecast variances, cost impacts, and emerging risks.
• Prepare and present project controls reporting and insights, including schedule performance, cashflow variance analysis, earned value metrics (EVM), and progress reporting.
• Provide advice and recommendations to Project Managers to improve forecast accuracy, manage delivery risks, and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, templates, reporting tools, and forecasting methodologies.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities, including purchase orders, claims, variations, and supplier coordination.

Key skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, forecasting, and project controls within a capital project environment.
• Strong experience reviewing and analysing project schedules, forecasts, and project performance information to identify risks, issues, variances, and opportunities.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including schedule analysis, dependency management, critical path interpretation, schedule logic review, and forecasting.
• Experience in project cost control, cashflow forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret project, schedule, and financial data and translate findings into practical insights and recommendations.
• Sound understanding of project delivery methodologies, project controls principles, governance requirements, and performance reporting frameworks.
• Experience using SAP Project Systems (PS), Microsoft Office applications, and project management/reporting systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and support positive project outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience will be highly regarded.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Tuesday 29th September 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

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