Project Controller

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on groceries

EV discounts

Gym membership

Health insurance

Job summary

Verbrec is seeking a Project Controller based in our Adelaide CBD office to oversee project planning, budgeting and reporting. You will work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to implement robust project management methodologies aligned with client expectations and business needs.

You will join a motivated, high-performing team across Australia and New Zealand. The role focuses on cost control, invoicing, variations tracking and continuous improvement of controls, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in a Project Delivery environment (engineering & design).
• Ability to learn and adapt software to project/business needs.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word; data manipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the business’ Project Management systems, tools and procedures.
• Support Project Managers with project set-up, budget allocation, resourcing and change control.
• Undertake project invoicing in consultation with Project Managers.
• Track variations, purchase orders, invoices and project expenditure for cost control.
• Provide regular and accurate reports to Project Managers, the Operations Lead and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes and tools.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Data manipulation

Stakeholder communication

Project controls

Tools

WorkDay

Job description

• Full time - Permanent role based in our modern office in Adelaide CBD
• Flexible & supportive team environment with attractive salary on offer
• Lifestyle perks: Discounts on groceries, EVs, gym, health insurance & more

Make a real impact

At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers achieve their energy transition objectives.

With over 600 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX-listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering, operations and asset management services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

It’s rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients.

You will be joining a motivated and high performing team. Based in our newAdelaide officeand reporting to the Operations Lead, theProject Controllerworks closely with our Project Managers & Engineers to implement sensible, honest and robust Project Management methodology to project planning, execution, reporting and change control, in line with Client and Business stakeholder expectations. This is a critical role in a growing business where continuous improvement and innovative ideas are encouraged and acted on.

As the Project Controller, you will:

• Assist with maintenance of the business’ Project Management systems, tools & procedures
• Support Project Managers with project set-up, budget allocation, resourcing and change control processes.
• Undertake project invoicing in consultation with Project Managers
• Track variations, purchase orders, invoices and project expenditure to ensure accurate cost control.
• Provide regular and accurate reports to Project Managers, the Operations Lead, and other internal & external business stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, systems and reporting tools.

The Person

You will be a highly self-motivated individual, ideally with strong commercial experience in a Project Delivery environment (ideally Engineering & Design) and bring to the role:

• An ability to learn, assess problems, and identify potential solutions
• Previous experience in a financial role desirable but not mandatory
• An aptitude with computers and tools (particularly data manipulation and interrogation) to operate quickly and efficiently
• An ability to quickly learn new software, or adapt existing software to meet Project and Business needs
• Strong skills with MS Excel and MS Word,
• Experience with WorkDay is desirable
• A strong moral compass, as evidenced by your honesty, care and respect for others and willingness to share and learn
• An ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders; being able to present information in a suitable format depending on the audience

We are growing

At Verbrec, we empower change and create opportunities for you to develop a supercharged career pathway, whether it is technical, or focused on the people. We attribute our growth to our team, enjoying what they do and having a meaningful impact on projects that will shape our future.

The new Verbrecbrand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients.Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision

- Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You

- We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

Visit us at https://verbrec.com/join-our-team/ to learn aboutEmployee Benefits, Learning & Development opportunities, our projects and other perkswe offer to our employees at Verbrec.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply*

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

14 August 2026Adelaide South Australia, AustraliaFull TimeAdministration & Office SupportRecords Management & Document Control