Senior Cost Controller

Worley; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join our Australia team, supporting the successful delivery of major capital programs. The role focuses on cost management, forecasting, performance analysis, and reporting, partnering with project leadership to drive informed decisions and predictable outcomes.

You will lead cost control activities, develop budgets and cash flows, identify risks and opportunities, drive forecasting accuracy, and mentor junior controllers within a flexible and hybrid

Qualifications

• Extensive cost control experience in mining, energy, infrastructure, or EPCM.
• Proven forecasting, EVM, cost analytics, and change management skills.
• Experience supporting project managers and senior stakeholders on large capital programs.
• Advanced proficiency with EcoSys, Primavera P6, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for major capital projects.
• Develop and maintain budgets, EACs, ETCs, cash flow, and cost performance metrics.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned value management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

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Duration of Contract:12Months

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About the job

We’re looking for a Senior Cost Controller to join our Australia team.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work

As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be joining the BHP Copper South Australia (C2C) MCG Program, supporting the successful delivery of a major capital portfolio. This role will provide leadership in cost management, forecasting, performance analysis, and reporting while partnering with project leadership to drive informed decision-making and predictable project outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for major capital projects and work packages.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, EACs, ETCs, cash flow forecasts, and cost performance metrics.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to project leadership.
• Drive change management, trend analysis, and forecasting accuracy.
• Support integrated project controls reporting across cost, schedule, risk, and progress.
• Mentor cost controllers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll have

• Significant experience in Cost Control within mining, energy, infrastructure, or EPCM environments.
• Strong expertise in project forecasting, earned value management, cost analysis, and change management.
• Experience supporting Project Managers and senior stakeholders in complex capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in EcoSys, Primavera P6, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why you should apply

• Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
• Competitive remuneration & employee benefits.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
• Career development opportunities beyond this role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.