Lead Cost Controller

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

ARTC is seeking a Lead Cost Controller to oversee cost management, forecasting, governance and reporting across its Infrastructure Projects portfolio. You will lead a small team of Cost Controllers, drive best-practice cost management, and collaborate with Project Managers, Finance and senior stakeholders to support successful rail project delivery.

You will play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities, improving forecast accuracy, and delivering trusted insights to enable informed

Qualificações

• Experience in cost control, project controls or project services within major infrastructure environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial governance knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and mitigate risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence decisions at all levels.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor and develop Cost Controllers to build capability and drive cost management standards.
• Establish cost management governance frameworks and reporting practices for portfolio oversight.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, cashflows and contingencies to support informed decision-making.
• Review cost reports, forecasts and variances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide cost management advice to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance and Project Accounting to ensure accurate reporting and governance.
• Monitor contractor costs, claims and variations to manage forecast risk and exposures.
• Lead cost review meetings and performance reviews for portfolio accountability.
• Provide portfolio-level cost insights and reporting to senior leaders and governance forums.

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Project cost management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.

ARTC is a vital link in Australia’s transport supply chain – operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join the Infrastructure Projects team, you’ll be part of delivering Australia’s future rail network. From critical construction projects to our $2.8 billion Network Investment Program with the Australian Government, the team delivers nationally significant projects that strengthen supply chains and support the safe, reliable movement of freight across the country.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Cost Control professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join ARTC's Infrastructure Projects team and play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening cost management practices and supporting the successful delivery of important rail infrastructure projects.

We are seeking a Lead Cost Controller to provide leadership and technical expertise across our Infrastructure Projects portfolio, overseeing cost management, forecasting, financial governance, and reporting.

In this role, you will lead and develop a small team of Cost Controllers, driving consistent standards, strengthening capability, and establishing best-practice cost management across Infrastructure Projects, while working closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, Finance teams and senior stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

You will play an important role in identifying portfolio risks and opportunities, challenging assumptions, improving forecast accuracy, and providing trusted advice to support informed decision-making and projects performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead,mentor and develop Cost Controllers, building capability, fosteringcontinuous improvement, and driving consistent cost management practicesacross the portfolio.
• Establishand maintain cost management standards, governance frameworks, andreporting practices to support effective portfolio oversight and projectdelivery.
• Overseeproject and portfolio budgets, forecasts, cashflows, contingencies andcost risks to support effective financial management and informeddecision-making.
• Reviewand analyse cost reports, financial forecasts, variances and performance trends to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Provideexpert cost management advice to Project Managers, Project Directors andsenior stakeholders to support project performance and portfolio outcomes.
• Partnerwith Finance and Project Accounting teams to ensure accurate financialreporting, forecasting governance compliance, and alignment of projectfinancial information.
• Monitorcontractor costs, claims, variations, and financial exposures, ensuringeffective cost forecasting risk management, and commercial awareness.
• Leadcost review meetings, forecasting forums, and performance reviews, providingassurance over project financial performance and reporting.
• Provideportfolio-level cost insights, assurance, and reporting to senior leadersand governance forums, supporting strategic decision-making and portfolioconfidence.
• Identifyand communicate emerging cost risks and opportunities, challengingassumptions and driving actions to improve forecast accuracy and financialoutcomes.
• Drivecontinuous improvement across cost control frameworks, systems, reportingprocesses, and governance practices to support a scalable andhigh-performing project controls environment.
• Supportproject controls maturity initiatives, improving data quality, reportingconsistency, and cost management capability.
• Build strong relationships across Project management,Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Delivery teams to promote collaborationand successful project outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Experience in cost control, project controls or project services, ideally within major infrastructure, engineering or other complex capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing team, with a focus on building capability, establishing consistent practices and achieving strong outcomes.
• Strong technical knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, cost reporting, financial governance, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence decisions at all levels.
• Experience developing and improving cost control frameworks, governance processes, reporting standards and systems to enhance cost management capability and portfolio performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with project cost management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competingpriorities across multiple projects and stakeholders in a dynamic projectenvironment.

What will you get from us?

• T alk to us about flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you’ll find it at ARTC.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

As part of the application process, you’ll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Applications close:Wednesday 28 October 2026

Note:ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.