Senior Cost Controller | EVMS & Naval Project Leader

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career progression within the organis​

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia in Fremantle is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join the Enterprise PMO, supporting Landing Craft Projects under the SSA Program.

You will lead cost planning, forecasting, reporting and EVMS-based performance analysis, mentor Project Cost Controllers, and collaborate with Project Managers, CAMs, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering and Production to keep projects within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong cost control, project controls or financial analysis experience.
• Proficient budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost management.
• Experience in an Earned Value Management environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven experience with EVMS frameworks and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse cost performance, identify trends, risks, opportunities, and variances.
• Prepare accurate cost reports and support EVMS performance tracking.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure effective cost planning and control.
• Lead and mentor Project Cost Controllers, driving capability and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with Cost Control Framework, EVMS requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project controls and reporting.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality & reporting

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering degree

CPA / CMA / AACE or equivalent project controls certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

IFS

Job description

Austal Defence Australia in Fremantle is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join the Enterprise PMO, supporting Landing Craft Projects under the SSA Program.

You will lead cost planning, forecasting, reporting and EVMS-based performance analysis, mentor Project Cost Controllers, and collaborate with Project Managers, CAMs, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering and Production to keep projects within budget.