Junior Cost Controller

APD Global; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APD Global is seeking a Cost Controller to join our Finance team in Australia, working on major transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

You will apply Earned Value Management, contract administration, and SAP to deliver cost reports and forecasts, coordinating with procurement and project teams.

This role offers exposure to a national network of specialists and best-in-class tools, with a culture that values equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
• High attention to detail with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Contract administration exposure, including practical use of standard contracts.
• MS Office proficiency and experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control costs across project lifecycle.
• Support cost management programmes and reflect project performance.
• Deliver cost reports on time following project controls guidelines.
• Develop project budgets aligned with estimates.
• Produce updates to cost forecasts.
• Issue change orders/variations and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation with procurement and time-capture teams.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Interpersonal communication

Contract administration

MS Office

Education

Degree in relevant technical or business discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join APD Global and help power the future of Australia!

We’re hiring key roles within our Finance team at APD Global:

About APD Global

APD Global is a specialist engineering firm delivering expert solutions across Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy. With over 25 years of experience and 1000+ professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, we’re known for technical excellence, innovation, and client-first delivery. Our New Zealand team plays a key role in high-voltage transmission and distribution projects supporting New Zealand’s energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling cost activities through project lifecycle
• Supporting the implementation of project cost management programmes that provide an accurate reflection of project performance
• Ensuring that cost reports are delivered on time and within the guidelines of the project controls processes and procedures
• Developing project budgets in accordance with project estimate
• Producing updates to project cost forecasts
• Issuing project change orders/variations
• Liaise with project management, project planning and others as required to ensure accuracy in project cost phasing and forecasting
• Liaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs.
• Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project cost
• Assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in relevant technical or business discipline or can be substituted by suitable industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Contract administration exposure, including the practical application of AS standard forms of contracts
• Intermediate to Advanced MS office skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and prior experience with SAP highly regarded.
• Work on major transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects across Australia
• Play a key role in delivering smarter, more sustainable energy infrastructure
• Competitive salaries reflecting role and experience
• Access to a national network of industry specialists and best-in-class tools
• Supportive and collaborative culture where your work makes a difference

APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create exceptional outcomes.