Immediate Start: Cost Controller – Brisbane Based
We’re looking for a skilled Cost controller with extensive gas process or production experience, and a strong finance/cost control background, ideally with experience supporting major projects, shutdowns, turnarounds or other high-value maintenance activities. The Cost Controller will own the day-to-day cost control function for the shutdown, working closely with Event Leads to ensure accurate, timely visibility of commitments, accruals, forecasts and actual spend.

Roster - Monday to Friday - 5/2 8 hours per day
Brisbane City Based
Hourly rate + super - paid weekly
Immediate start – 12 Month Contract with potential for extension

Key responsibilities

Develop SAP experience and become familiar with Santos cost control processes and systems

Track and report expenditure using strong finance and cost control expertise

Generate and manage purchase orders for labour resourcing and material procurement

Work closely with Shutdown Event Leads to prepare and update monthly accruals

Collaborate on monthly spend forecasting and identify emerging cost risks

During shutdown execution, provide regular visibility of actual spend and shift burn rate, including maintaining and updating the shutdown cost curve

Conduct finance and cost control audits,



including reviewing historic expenditure and identifying discrepancies or opportunities for improvement

Work with Shutdown Event Leads and procurement/finance stakeholders to close purchase orders and finalise shutdown costs

About you

Demonstrated cost control experience in an oil & gas, resources, industrial or major maintenance environment

Experience working within a shutdown/turnaround or project environment

Strong SAP capability, particularly around procurement, purchase orders and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data

Ability to work closely with operational and maintenance leaders and translate financial information into clear, practical insights

Strong Excel and reporting capability

Ability to work independently while operating as part of a broader shutdown team

Flexibility to work full-time on site at Moomba during shutdown execution periods

ADVANTAGES

A very competitive remuneration package and weekly pays

Additional further opportunities within CPFS_AUS

Superannuation paid on all hours worked

Staff Uniforms

Technical Support and ongoing development opportunities

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📌 Cost Controller (Brisbane City)
🏢 Capital PFS Australia
📍 Brisbane City