Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery, based in our Brisbane Office,this role will require travel to other Ark offices and project sites at times. TheProject Controls Lead provides strategic oversight and hands‑onexpertise across planning, scheduling, cost control, document control,reporting, and project governance.

You’ll lead a small, multidisciplinary project controls teamand serve as the central coordination point for accurate, reliable projectperformance insights. Your work will directly support the successful deliveryof large-scale renewable energy developments on time, within scope, and withinbudget.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure,accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- ·Lead and develop a multidisciplinary projectcontrols team across planning, cost, and document control.
- ·Establish and maintain integrated projectschedules, including baselines, progress updates, and critical path analysis.
- ·Oversee cost control, forecasting, and varianceanalysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
- ·Deliver timely, high‑qualityproject performance reporting across schedule, cost, risk, and deliverymetrics.
- ·Provide clear insights and recommendations tosenior leaders on project performance and emerging risks.
- ·Ensure consistent application of projectcontrols standards, tools, and governance across the project portfolio.
- ·Drive continuous improvement in project controlsprocesses, systems, and reporting capability.
- ·Collaborate closely with project managers,contractors,



and stakeholders to align planning and reporting requirements.
- ·Apply quality assurance and risk awareness toall project controls outputs to support informed decision‑making.

About You

You are a detail‑focused, analytical professional withstrong communication skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. Youexcel in structured project environments and enjoy mentoring others.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- ·8+ years experience in project contols withinenergy, construction, infrastructure, or similar complex project environments.
- Tertiaryqualifications in engineering, project management, business, or a relatedfield.
- Strongtechnical expertise in project planning and/or cost control.
- Proficiencywith tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, or MS Project.
- Stronganalytical capability and attention to detail.
- Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
- Experiencementoring or leading a project controls team.
- Familiaritywith PMBOK frameworks.

About the Package

This is a key role with a supportive and friendly team whoare dedicated and focused on achieving growth and providing high qualityservice and deliverables. Benefits we offer include:





- SalaryPackaging options
- EmployeeAssistance Program
- Financialwellbeing awareness, including discounted banking rates
- Professionaldevelopment programs including study assistance and online learning

Who we are

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy companyspecialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established inJanuary 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise theenergy supply of the Korea Zinc group, while making a significant contributionto environmental sustainability and supporting the communities we work with.

We own a growing portfolio of wind, solar and batteryprojects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We are also at theforefront of developing Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry with anumber of projects underway in northern Queensland. As a proud signatory to theAustralian Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable EnergyProjects, we are committed to promoting respectful engagement with communities,being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positivecontribution to the regions we operate in.

Ark Energy is an Equal Prospect employer that iscommitted to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which welive and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring theirbest self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, culturesand experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work inAustralia.

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📌 Project Controls Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Ark Energy
📍 Queensland