Program Cost Controller

Program Cost Controller

• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Hold a strategic role and contribute to growth
• Agile and supportive working environment

About the Role

You will support the JP9101 program as required by performing various duties associated with the financial operations and reporting of Defence contracts, with a focus on the financial management and operations of the JP9101 contract.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Contract specific reporting outputs, including annual budget for JP9101 contract team, financial performance analysis and reporting in accordance with JP9101 contract KPIs and fixed price contract deliverables
• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to identify and schedule resources (people/facilities/materials etc.) required to implement the project / program
• Analyse, test and validate project cost data against project objectives, deliverables, milestones and tasks
• Gather and synthesise information from various sources to determine and recommend integrated, accurate and realistic project costings
• Support and assist project teams / stakeholders to interpret cost data and inform how to manage project time, cost, scope, delivery
• Develop and schedule related project tasks for non-complex projects

About you

You will have strong relationship management skills, with proven negotiation and influencing ability to achieve desired business outcomes. You will also be a proactive operator, capable at thinking outside the square to find innovative solutions that overcome obstacles and challenges.

You will have experience in a similar role and possess the following:

• Computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc)
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, IT, PM, Accounting
• Ideally have undertaken a Business Analyst role previously.

Babcock welcomes applications from candidates with all backgrounds, and experiences, however, due to the defence orientation of the role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance, as defined by the AGSVA guidelines

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;S

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain NV1 Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority.  To comply with public health orders or our customer requirements, some roles within the business will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to gain access to sites.  Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req # SF47067