Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, and we are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in our Brisbane office, for an immediate start.

About the role

As the Project Controls Lead, you will play a critical role on a major EPCM project, leading and guiding a small team of project controls professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring robust planning, cost control, reporting, and performance management across the project lifecycle.

- Lead, mentor and manage a team of 3–4 project controls professionals, including cost controllers and a scheduler
- Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and project deliverables across the EPCM framework
- Monitor project progress against baseline plans and identify key variances and risks
- Oversee project cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on schedule, cost, and performance to stakeholders
- Support and lead change management processes, including impact assessment and documentation
- Drive consistency and best practice across project controls systems and processes
- Establish and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor project performance and health




- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and client representatives
- Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and overall project governance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards

About you

- 8–10 years’ experience in project controls within mining, construction, or infrastructure projects, preferably within an EPC or EPCM environment
- Proven experience in a lead or senior project controls role, with team leadership responsibilities
- Strong background in planning/scheduling and cost control (experience in both highly regarded)
- Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management systems
- Demonstrated ability to integrate schedule and cost data for reporting and forecasting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and reporting tools
- Experience with document management systems such as Aconex or SDx is advantageous
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced, collaborative project environment

Why Ausenco?





We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

- Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
- Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
- Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
- Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability

📌 Project Controls Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
📍 Brisbane