A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex rail, station and civil works requiring disciplined financial control and reporting. The head contractor is seeking a Cost Controller to manage financial reporting, budgets and cost control for the greenfield delivery scope. You'll track commitments and accruals, manage cost codes and forecasting, support change control processes and produce cost reports for project leadership with advanced spreadsheet capability and platform expertise.

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical specialists. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain project budgets, cost codes and budget allocation systems
Track commitments, purchase orders, accruals and actual expenditures




Produce monthly cost reports and variance analysis for project leadership
Forecast costs and support change order financial evaluation
Manage cost-related aspects of contract administration
Support earned value analysis and project financial performance tracking
Coordinate with finance, procurement and subcontractor teams on cost matters
Maintain cost reconciliation and audit trails
Respond to cost inquiries and produce ad hoc financial reports
Support project financial closeout and final account settlement

What We're Looking For
Degree or diploma in quantity surveying, commerce, accounting, engineering or construction management
5+ years' cost control experience on construction, infrastructure, resources or energy projects
At least one project of $100m+ in scope
Budget management, cost code and forecasting expertise
Advanced spreadsheet and data-analysis capability
Experience with named enterprise cost or ERP platforms
2+ years' average tenure per employer with at least one cost control role held for 2+ years
Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial delivery staff
Solid accuracy and process discipline
Positive communication and collaboration skills

📌 Cost Controller Noosa Heads (Australia)
🏢 IBG
📍 Australia