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 professionals. 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 Strong accuracy and process discipline Positive
communication and collaboration skills

📌 Cost Controller (Queensland)
🏢 Indigenous Business Growth
📍 Queensland