Defence Project Costing Lead | Investment & Forecasting

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an experienced Project Costing Officer to support a large-scale Defence capability. You will develop cost models, forecasts and investment analyses to inform strategic decisions in a complex program environment.

You will engage with program and finance stakeholders, maintain cost traceability, and produce governance-ready reports to support funding choices and future capability outcomes in Canberra.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cost modelling, financial analysis or project costing.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to develop, maintain and explain complex cost models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to present financial and commercial information clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update cost estimates and financial models
• Coordinate costing activities across multiple projects and work streams
• Conduct affordability assessments and investment option analysis
• Prepare cost forecasts, expenditure analysis and budget planning information
• Maintain supporting evidence, assumptions and cost traceability documentation
• Prepare financial reports, governance papers, briefings and decision-support materials
• Analyse financial impacts of competing investment priorities
• Engage with finance, project and program stakeholders to support planning activities
• Contribute to governance, audit and assurance requirements
• Provide costing expertise across broader program initiatives as required

Skills

Cost modelling

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Financial reporting

Education

Finance / Commerce / Economics / Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an experienced Project Costing Officer to support a large-scale Defence capability. You will develop cost models, forecasts and investment analyses to inform strategic decisions in a complex program environment.

You will engage with program and finance stakeholders, maintain cost traceability, and produce governance-ready reports to support funding choices and future capability outcomes in Canberra.