Maintenance Systems Solutions – Brisbane QLD

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support shutdown maintenance cost control across process plant operations.

Based in Brisbane, this role will focus on reviewing, incorporating, managing, monitoring and reporting shutdown maintenance costs. You will work closely with the Shutdown Event Leader and key stakeholders to ensure project structures, cost trackers, forecasts, commitments, accruals, variations and close-out activities are managed accurately.
There will be times where site attendance is required.

This role is5 days a week in the Brisbane office with 1 month in the field from 1st March to 31st, 2027.

Why You’ll Love This Job

- Brisbane based role
- 6-12 month contract
- $80–$85 per hour + super
- Work across shutdown cost control, SAP, WBS, reporting and forecasting
- Support cost visibility and financial control through the full shutdown lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

- Create and set up shutdown project structures in SAP, ensuring work orders settle to the correct
- Capex/Opex shutdown WBS
- Develop and maintain shutdown cost control systems, including cost trackers, forecasting files, commitments, accruals and reporting processes
- Review contractor CTRs, quotes, invoices and supplier claims to ensure accuracy and alignment with expected costs
- Manage purchase orders, coding, cost trends, change registers, emergent work and variation cost control processes




- Prepare daily, month-end and management cost reports, including graphs, tables, PDFs, PowerPoints and financial analysis
- Support shutdown financial close-out, including final cost reporting, WBS close-out and financial reconciliation

About You

- Proven experience in cost control, project controls or shutdown cost management roles
- Solid SAP experience, including WBS structures, work order settlement, purchase orders and cost reporting
- Experience managing shutdown forecasts, accruals, commitments, trends, variations and close-out processes
- Strong understanding of Capex/Opex cost control and project financial reporting
- Advanced Excel and reporting capability, with the ability to build clear cost trackers and management reports
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with contractors, suppliers, approvers and shutdown stakeholders

About Us

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company with offices throughout Australia and internationally. MSS provides technical specialists, industry experts, and senior consultants to support maintenance systems, business processes, and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.

MSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Cost Controller (Brisbane City)
🏢 Maintenance Systems Solutions
📍 Brisbane City