Your New Role

Our State Government client is seeking an experienced Cost Controller & Assurance Specialist to support the financial oversight and assurance of major rail infrastructure programs and projects.

This specialist opportunity will provide independent cost analysis, assurance and reporting across a portfolio of major rail investments, supporting informed decision-making and strengthening confidence in project financial performance.

Your key responsibilities will include

- Review and independently assess project cost reports, budgets, forecasts and estimates at completion.
- Analyse cost performance, earned value, contingency, financial risks and emerging cost pressures.
- Undertake assurance reviews of project expenditure, contractor claims, cost allocations and commercial information.
- Identify reporting inconsistencies, forecast risks and opportunities to strengthen cost controls.
- Develop portfolio cost dashboards, assurance reports and recommendations for senior executives.
- Collaborate with project, finance and commercial teams to improve portfolio cost management and reporting.

About You

- Demonstrated specialist experience in cost control and/or independent cost assurance.
- Strong understanding of project cost forecasting, earned value management,



contingency and cost risk.
- Experience reviewing complex project financial information, cost reports and contractor claims.
- Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including Excel, Power BI or project controls systems.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide independent, evidence-based advice.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Experience across major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Perks for You

- ASAP start
- Initial 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options (up to 3 years total)
- $102.29 – $108.09 per hour + Super (negotiable)
- Brisbane CBD location
- Opportunity to contribute to the financial oversight of major rail infrastructure investments
- Weekly pay cycles | No payroll fees/deductions
- Ongoing support from Kingston Human Capital

We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people.

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📌 Cost Controller & Assurance Specialist (Brisbane City)
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Brisbane City