Randstad is excited to be recruiting for an experienced Cost Controller and Assurance Specialist.

This role offers a key strategic chance to provide independent cost analysis, robust assurance, and high-level financial intelligence across a high-profile portfolio.

- Location: Brisbane, QLD

- Work Type: Contract, 12 months

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will complement project-level teams by independently challenging, analysing, and synthesising cost data across major infrastructure investments:

- Conduct independent portfolio-level reviews of monthly cost reports.

- Evaluate the accuracy and consistency of cost forecasts, trend movements, and cost-to-complete assumptions.

- Analyse Earned Value Management (EVM) data (including CPI, SPI, and progress tracking) to ensure alignment between physical schedule progress and expenditure.

- Perform targeted deep-dive reviews and cost assurance audits on high-risk projects, payment claims, open-book costs, and labour rates.

- Develop executive ready reporting, including monthly portfolio assurance reports, cost performance dashboards, and contingency registers.

- Escalate material cost exposures, reporting gaps,



and data quality concerns constructively to senior leadership.

About You

- Proven expertise in cost control, forecasting, and financial assurance within large, complex infrastructure programs.
- Strong experience working with open-book and cost-reimbursable contract delivery models.

- Advanced capabilities in Earned Value Analysis, contingency tracking, and integrating cost, schedule, and risk data.

- Practical experience auditing and assuring project cost reports, variations, claims, and financial controls.

- High proficiency with analytical software, Power BI, Excel, and enterprise financial/controls systems.

- Exceptional written communication skills and stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to provide constructive, independent advice to executive committees.

How to Apply

Click apply and Randstad will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Assurance Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Brisbane