Project Governance & Assurance Lead (Project Controls)
Project Governance & Assurance Lead (Project Controls)
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Job Description
Location: Mount Isa QLD
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: Circa $160K based on experience
Utility Careers is partnering with a forward-thinking Queensland based infrastructure authority to recruit a Project Governance & Assurance Lead. This Mount Isa based role has been created to strengthen reporting cost control and delivery assurance across a growing capital works program that spans water treatment distribution and energy transmission infrastructure.
Working closely with the General Manager Capital Projects and senior leadership this position plays a vital role in establishing project governance frameworks managing financial oversight and delivering actionable insights across the capital portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CAPEX forecasting cost tracking and reporting across multi-year capital infrastructure projects.
- Develop and manage performance dashboards tracking budget schedule and delivery metrics using project management software and other tools.
- Implement governance processes to support risk management stage-gate reviews audit readiness and reporting compliance.
- Support the rollout and configuration of project software tools across project delivery teams.
- Provide accurate variance analysis invoice approvals and change control processes aligned with internal procurement policies.
- Collaborate across engineering finance procurement and legal teams to support integrated project delivery.
- Act as a key contributor to regulatory reporting and strategic investment planning.
About You
This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded governance and reporting professional who enjoys structure systems and bringing clarity to complex infrastructure programs. You are confident navigating between technical teams and executives and you bring a mindset thats both analytical and solutions focused.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong experience in project controls commercial analysis or governance within capital-intensive sectors (utilities infrastructure local government etc).
- Proven ability to build and manage dashboards financial models and performance reporting frameworks.
- Knowledge of project software platforms particularly or similar.
- Experience working within regulated or publicly funded environments.
- Degree-qualified in Business Finance Engineering or Project Management (CPA PMP or equivalent highly regarded).
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Whats on Offer
- A newly created lead role reporting directly to the GM Capital Projects.
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Influence the rollout of new systems and frameworks from the ground up.
- Join a mission-led organisation delivering water security and infrastructure reliability to regional communities.
- Career development in a values-driven environment with support from a highly experienced leadership team.
How to Apply
If youre an experienced commercial analyst project controller or governance professional looking to play a strategic role in critical infrastructure delivery this is an opportunity to step into a position with real impact.
For a confidential discussion and a copy of the full position description contact James Foden onor email
Alternatively click Apply and follow the prompts. Applications will be reviewed and progressed on a first-come first-served basis.
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