Projects Cost Officer – Finance (Capital Projects)

Airport Development Group | ADG; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Projects Cost Officer (Finance) to join our Corporate Services team. The role focuses on cost control for ADG’s capital projects, supporting decision-making and financial reporting across project delivery.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Assets, you will monitor expenditure, manage budgets and forecasts, and work with project managers and senior stakeholders to uphold financial discipline across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in a large asset or capital project environment.
• Strong understanding of project cost control principles and financial systems.
• Excellent MS Office skills with Excel proficiency and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Finance to provide accurate, timely financial information on all active projects.
• Develop, manage, and update project budgets and forecasts, including contingency and capitalisation processes.
• Monitor expenditure and commitments, analyse cost trends, and identify risks or variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegations, and accounting standards.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, receipting, and invoice matching.
• Prepare monthly reports, KPIs, and project cost updates.
• Support internal and external audit processes and maintain robust financial controls.

Skills

Project cost control

Financial systems

Excel

Education

Accounting or related field

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Projects Cost Officer (Finance) to join our Corporate Services team. The role focuses on cost control for ADG’s capital projects, supporting decision-making and financial reporting across project delivery.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Assets, you will monitor expenditure, manage budgets and forecasts, and work with project managers and senior stakeholders to uphold financial discipline across the portfolio.