Cost Controller

As a Cost Controller youll develop implement and maintain the Project Baseline Budgets including: the creation and upkeep of Control Account Plans; the responsibility for the Assignment Matrix; and the WBS Dictionary to ensure clarity of scope and ownership.

Monitoring controlling and validating project accruals and commitments you will also maintain accurate resource and financial forecast data. Youll also manage and control cost risk budgets and drawdowns providing informed input into the broader risk management process.

Reporting metrics and variation analysis are all part of this position as well to support informed decision-making.

Importantly youll measure the health of the program against the cost and project budgets.

You will bring your tertiary qualification in either project management or a related field with your extensive recent experience in a similar environment andan understanding of contracting methodologies past experience of cost estimating cost engineering or project controls.

Youll also bring your knowledge of cost management techniques Earned Value Management estimating quantity surveying and quantitative risk analysis. Youll have previous experience of matrix environment in cost estimating cost engineering or project controls environment and experience continuing to projects of a variety of products and services across all lifecycle phases.

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Current AU Drivers Licence

This role is based at Henderson WA.

Your future at Babcock what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you this could mean flexible start and finish times a mix of office and home working or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave volunteer leave paid parental leave defence reservist leave and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcocks supportive and engaging environment coupled with our capability framework aims to advance your career with internal development programs self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail health entertainment travel and much more plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind Collaborate Be Curious Think Outcomes Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130 year global heritage of Babcock International Group a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1800 experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available affordable and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world together please apply via the Apply Now button below.

To learn more about Babcock .

Job req # 73263

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however due to the defence orientation of this role the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to reference checks police check security check qualifications and right to work.

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