10674 Project Costing Officer - Infrastructure

Work Type: Permanent Full Time 

Location: Emerald 

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3 - 4: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 per annum + Superannuation.

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Project Costing Officer to join our Infrastructure Team.

In the role of Project Costing Officer, you will contribute to the sustainability of Council through the provision of advice, expertise and operational delivery of day to day costing/financial, procurement and project administration services and information whilst ensuring the service provided is timely, effective and responsive to management requirements. You will organise and/or assist with the ordering, purchasing and supply of project requirements to allow infrastructure delivery related work to proceed in a timely manner 

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Undertake financial transactions in relation to daily costing, revenue claims in projects and work orders using various department packages for financial transaction reconciliation. 
• Monitor the financial position of projects and work orders and ensure only correct charges are being debited to projects or work orders and provide early warnings to management of any deviations beyond predetermined limits. 
• Undertake "End of Month" and "on request" financial reporting to enable accurate project or work order tracking and to indicate the overall financial position of various projects. Prepare financial documentation in liaison with relevant line managers to facilitate procurement and ensure correct recording of financial transactions. 
• Requisition and monitor the supply of goods and services to ensure workflows are uninterrupted. Investigate and resolve routine supplier complaints and feedback. Monitor Inventory purchases and apportionment of costs and assist with stocktaking as required. 
• Provide support, advice and expertise on costing and financial administration matters to project/team members. 
• Ensure good governance is maintained in all financial and administration responsibilities. 
• Acts in accordance with the Local government legislative framework and Code of Conduct. Models ethical behaviour and consistently applies those ethical standards to self and others.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C Class provisional drivers licence.
• Experience in procurement, contracts management or equivalent disciplines. 
• Time management skills, with the ability to organise and priortise work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Record keeping capabilities, attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Above and beyond approach to teamwork and customer service.
• Well developed computer skills and demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office applications.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES. 

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Criminal History Check
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and licence checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Friday 28 June 2024 at 0800.