Hybrid Project Controller — Finance & Governance Lead

Ausnet; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet in Melbourne is seeking a Project Controller to drive financial governance across Transmission Delivery projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers to plan finances, monitor spending and ensure governance compliance, delivering data-driven insights for strategic decisions.

This full-time role with a 3/2 hybrid split is based in Malvern, within the Transmission PMO & Commercial team, shaping Victoria's energy future with a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in Energy industry advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement and communication effectively.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage project expenditure to ensure alignment with budgets.
• Provide financial governance and reporting for project portfolios.
• Support risk management and compliance within Transmission Development & Delivery.
• Establish and maintain cost control, change control and procurement processes.
• Ensure project stakeholders adhere to governance frameworks.
• Deliver financial reporting, asset valuation, variance analysis, and stakeholder insights.

Skills

Financial governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Job description

AusNet in Melbourne is seeking a Project Controller to drive financial governance across Transmission Delivery projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers to plan finances, monitor spending and ensure governance compliance, delivering data-driven insights for strategic decisions.

This full-time role with a 3/2 hybrid split is based in Malvern, within the Transmission PMO & Commercial team, shaping Victoria's energy future with a collaborative, high-performing team.