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SalaryTransport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.
We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.
That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW - and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.
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The primary purpose of this role is to oversee, coordinate and manage the provision of cost performance analysis through effective and compliant cost attribution, cost control and reporting covering areas including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, cash flow monitoring, as well as managing payments processing and cost recovery.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert cost management and control services across complex projects / programs of work with multiple stakeholder interests and interdependencies, raising standards and driving improvements in cost management, process administration, in adherence with cost and financial standards, cost control procedures and delegations, in tracking variations, and in risk and opportunities management
- Develop and seek endorsement for a realistic and sustainable project specific cost control plan and drive implementation of the cost control plan within project / program / branch for improvement in service quality and sponsor satisfaction.
- Develop and drive agreement and compliance with business rules pertaining to project management costs at a project / program level, ensuring alignment of budget, commitment and cost, adhering to business rules in relation to cost data validation
- Provide expert cost management and controls advice in relation to contractor engagement, contract management including the management of variations and claims, contractor certificates of currency, and invoice disputes on a regular /ad hoc basis
- Develop and implement realistic and sustainable plans for delivery of cost control within project / program teams and for improvement in service quality and sponsor satisfaction
- Identify and resolve current and emerging issues to improve the quality and efficacy of cost control as a value-added function to project / program delivery teams
- Drive identification and management of cost risk and opportunities in accordance with IP's standards and procedures.
- Achieve and maintain high professional standards and timely turnaround / resolution of problem areas while complying with specified cost management and control standards in a complex regulatory environment
- Lead and coordinate Project Cost Controllers and Cost Assistants to ensure that financial & cost management and control policies and procedures and internal controls are effectively implemented, and a robust financial cost control environment is in place consistent with project and program standards, and liaison with project's commercial and planning teams to achieve rigour in cost control. within Branch standards and other programs
- Liaise and manage project's cost management and control interface with Client Divisions and Corporate Services Finance teams.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with deployed specialist resources, project and branch management teams, and the wider TfNSW community to enhance technical knowledge
- Building effective relationships to understand customer needs and requirements to deliver customer focussed outcomes
About you
- Extensive knowledge business process design and improvement
- Experience working in customer service and technology environments
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or in a related discipline and eligible for, or progressing towards, membership of a recognised professional accounting body
The salary for this position is Grade 9 $142,178 to $159,238 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.
For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click .
Interested?
Joining Transport for NSW, you'll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you're ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.
For any enquiries, please email Jarrad Perks at jarrad.perks@transport.nsw.gov.au
Don't miss out! Apply today to register your interest.
Applications close: 11:59pm, 26/12/2022
We're an inclusive and flexible workplace
Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.
We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements like part-time work, and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We're proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the 'Best Remote Work Strategy' at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.
Please contact the Talent Specialist if you'd like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.
For any enquiries, please email Jarrad Perks at JARRAD.PERKS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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