Cost Controller

Overview

Manage cost tracking, forecasting and reporting for large infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost tracking
• forecasting
• cost reporting
• budget preparation
• change control
• dashboards

Tasks

You’ll lead cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting across complex programs, helping ensure every dollar delivers value. Working closely with project managers, commercial leads and finance teams, you’ll bring clarity, discipline and insight to Ausgrid’s capital delivery. As Cost Controller in our Transmission Development & Growth team, you’ll play a key role in managing the financial health of major infrastructure projects. This is a role for someone who thrives on detail, sees the bigger picture, and enjoys turning numbers into decisions. You’ll help shape our energy transition by keeping projects financially sound, transparent and compliant. -Monitor and report on cost performance, identifying variances and trends, and provide actionable insights to project and commercial leads. -Develop, implement, and maintain systems to track, monitor, and report on actual and forecast project costs at all levels (program, work package, and contract). -Prepare and review project budgets, forecasts, accruals, and cash flow projections, ensuring alignment with Ausgrid’s governance and regulatory requirements. -Provide regular and ad hoc cost reports, dashboards, and analysis to support decision-making and regulatory submissions. -Support the management of payment claims, cost variations, and change control processes. -Assist in the preparation of regulatory and board reporting, including capex/opex breakdowns and cost allocation justifications.

Requirements

• sap
• cost control
• risk management
• finance degree
• analytical
• budgeting

What You Bring

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply. -Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost management systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite. -Proven experience in cost control or project controls for large-scale infrastructure or energy projects. -Understanding of risk, compliance, and performance monitoring frameworks. -Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. -Ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders. -Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting processes.

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Benefits

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life. Life at Ausgrid At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there. Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go. -$190k + 16.5% super + monthly day off -Exciting opportunity to work on major projects!

About Ausgrid

-Ensures reliable electricity supply to millions of people across New South Wales. -Specializes in smart grids and innovative technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability. -Focuses on safety, reliability, and future-proofing the power distribution grid. -Supports new technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy sources through grid upgrades. -Leads in automation and digital technology to enhance customer service and operational performance. -Transforms energy systems to meet growing demand and environmental goals.

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