Senior Cost Controller

Company description:

Join us and be part of Victoria's Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). We've already removed some of Victoria's most dangerous level crossings, and we're not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. There has never been a better time to get amongst the action!

Job description:

Our Project Controls business unit are looking for an additional Senior Cost Controller to join their team with skills in the development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of cost controls, systems and processes. It's a fast-paced, exciting gig that'll throw unique challenges your way, fuelling your expertise and career journey.

A typical day in the life of a Senior Cost Controller will see you:

• Maintain the Project Controls System to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting is provided in a timely manner. This includes managing the EcoSys reporting system to ensure data integrity.
• Provide Costing support at a functional level across the Authority. This includes undertaking various critical tasks at short notice and working from co-located Project offices to meet work requirements.
• Assist coordination of the Month End Cost Reporting Cycle for the Authority.
• Ensure Cost Controllers in delivery teams adhere to common standards and procedures.
• Assist coordination of project cost control activities at a Program level, including allocating and time phasing budgets, reporting cost deviations, cash flow reporting, cost forecasting and change management.

This is a three (3) year fixed term position. This role may require you to work from different alliance offices or in our head office located in Melbourne's CBD. You will also have the option to access flexible working arrangements if you need them.

You will be part of a team led by Ratnesh Varma (Cost Planning Manager), who has over 21 years of industry experience, including international experience in Malaysia, Middle East and India. With expertise across various major rail transport, infrastructure and energy projects, Rajnesh's extensive skillset and valuable insights can help you supercharge not only your work but your career!

This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $130,673 and $174,869 plus superannuation.

About you

Let's get technical! - here is what else would assist you in excelling in this role:

• A relevant tertiary qualification Engineering or Quantity Surveying is mandatory
• Experience in the context of a major transport infrastructure project would be highly regarded.
• Experience with the use and management of EcoSys would be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to demonstrate Creativity, Accountability, Relationships, Empowerment, Safety (the LXRP CARES values)

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At LXRP we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will adjust our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.

About LXRP

At LXRP we're not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long-lasting legacy for our communities.

Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.

As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:

• Women
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People living with a disability
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• Refugees or asylum seekers
• People facing barriers to employment.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.

We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.

Health, safety, and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

What next?

To apply - just submit your CV. No need for a cover letter!

When submitting your CV, you will be asked to answer two (2) short questions in the application form so that we can get a feel for who you are outside of the previous experience on your CV. The questions are:

• What is the main thing that stands out to you about this job, and has led you to apply? (Max 250 words)
• Describe for us what ‘Working Collaboratively' means to you and please outline an example of when you have successfully achieved this. (Max 200 words).

Please note that candidates may undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. You can read more on that here.

Need more information?

For specifics about the position and what is required to be successful feel free to connect with Brad Smits - Director, Project Controls via email *************@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au. For specifics about the recruitment process, you can contact Paul Stride - Senior Technical Recruitment Specialist via email ***********@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or connect with them on LinkedIn. We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations or adjustments to participate to the best of your ability throughout this recruitment process.

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