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Perth Office 95 William St, WA, AU, 6000

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28 Aug 2026

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Senior Cost Control Specialist – Perth CBD – Permanent Full-Time

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Join Western Power's Transmission Growth team and play a key role in shaping the future of Western Australia's energy network. In this role, you will perform project cost control activities across a portfolio of projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, cost analysis and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

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Your Role in Action

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Act as Western Power's project cost control specialist, providing cost forecasting, budget management, cost analysis and financial reporting across a portfolio of projects.

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Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting across a portfolio of complex projects.

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Analyse cost variances, monitor performance trends, and provide insights to support informed project and commercial decisions.

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Maintain accurate project forecasts, identifying and explaining any deviations from planned budgets and cost profiles.

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Apply change control processes, assess cost impacts of scope changes, and ensure budget adjustments are appropriately managed and communicated.

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Build effective relationships with project teams and stakeholders, providing clear reporting and supporting consistent cost management practices.

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What Makes You a Great Fit

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10 + years' experience in project cost control within a complex project environment.

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Bachelor's degree in finance, Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

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Strong experience in cost forecasting, budgeting, cost variance analysis and financial reporting.

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Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends,



investigate variances and provide clear cost insights.

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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities in a changing setting.

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By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. Y ou will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

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- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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- Flexible work arrangements to support part-time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
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- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
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- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
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- An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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- In addition to standard leave, enjoy t hree wellness leave days each year.
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- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Pert h office and South Metro Depot , perfect for cyclists.
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- 22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.
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Applications close on 1 1 September 2026

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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

📌 Senior Cost Control Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Perth