Primary Location
VIC - Morwell
Job Description Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Controller to join Service Stream in Morwell
About the Role
Cost Control Engineer – BAU Maintenance & Outages
Location:
Site-based | AGL Loy Yang
Employment Type:
Full time or Contract
Service Stream is seeking a
Cost Control Engineer
to support
BAU maintenance and outage delivery
across a major industrial asset. This is a high-impact, site-embedded role for a commercially minded
professional who operates confidently across
operations, payroll, data analytics, corporate finance,
and client commercial teams
About the Role
You will be responsible for
end-to-end cost control, forecasting, and financial integration
across BAU
maintenance and outage activities. Acting as a key commercial interface, you will ensure cost data is
accurate, aligned, and decision-ready—supporting both internal leadership and client finance partners.
This role is suited to a
self-driven, strategically focused individual
with strong systems thinking and a
continuous improvement mindset, who actively seeks to simplify processes and improve financial
insight.
Key Responsibilities
Manage cost control and forecasting across BAU maintenance and outage works
Maintain accurate cost tracking and reporting using
SAP
Utilise
advanced Excel
to analyse, reconcile, and model cost data (e.g. complex formulas,
pivot tables, forecasting models, data validation, scenario analysis)
Interface closely with
Payroll
to ensure labour hours, rates, and allowances are accurately
captured and allocated
Work with
Data Analysts
to enhance dashboards, automation,



and reporting consistency
Partner with
Corporate Finance
on accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close
Engage directly with
client cost control and finance teams
to support reviews, forecasts, and
variance discussions
Identify cost risks, trends, and optimisation opportunities early
Support outage cost planning, execution tracking, and close-out
Drive continuous improvement in cost control, reporting, and financial processes
About You
Degree in Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
Professional accreditation (AACE, CPA, PMI, RICS) advantageous but not essential
5+ years' experience in cost control, project controls, or commercial roles
Demonstrated experience in
BAU maintenance and/or outage environments
Strong
SAP experience
(costing, work orders, commitments, accruals)
Advanced Excel capability
, including large datasets, multi-source reconciliation, forecasting,
and scenario modelling
SQL and Python
experience will be beneficial but not essential
Solid understanding of labour and payroll cost drivers
Experience working across payroll, data analytics, corporate finance, and client commercial
interfaces
Highly
self-driven
, accountable, and comfortable working autonomously
Strategic thinker with a practical,



delivery-focused approach
Robust communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
About Us
Why Join Service Stream?
W
ork on critical infrastructure supporting Australia's energy network
Be embedded in a collaborative, delivery-focused site team
Influence how cost control, data, and financial processes are structured and improved
Partner directly with clients and senior stakeholders
Competitive remuneration and flexible engagement options
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
Department
Finance
How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.

📌 Cost Control Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Service Stream Energy & Water
📍 Victoria