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Our people work across complex infrastructure and delivery environments to deliver outcomes that matter for customers and communities.\nThe opportunity\nJoin our Project Delivery team as a Cost Controller and help provide the accurate, timely cost insight that keeps complex projects on track. You will maintain the integrity of budgets, actuals, accruals, forecasts and changes, while working closely with project teams and project controls specialists to identify trends, explain variances and support confident delivery decisions.\nWhat you’ll do\nYour work will give project teams clear, reliable cost information and earlier visibility of issues, supporting stronger decisions and more predictable delivery.\nMaintain accurate project cost data, including budgets, actuals, accruals, forecasts and changes.\nSupport cost baselines, monthly reporting, forecasting, earned value reporting and project performance analysis.\nReconcile financial transactions, coordinate reporting inputs and identify cost issues, trends and variances for escalation.\nCreate clear reports, dashboards and analysis that turn project cost information into practical insights.\nWork collaboratively with project teams, Finance and project controls colleagues to strengthen systems, reporting and cost outcomes.\nWhat you'll bring\nYou combine strong numerical capability with practical project awareness and a collaborative approach to stakeholders.\nTertiary or equivalent qualifications in commerce, finance, engineering or a related discipline.\nProject cost control, project engineering or cost estimating experience within a large organisation or utility.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills, with the ability to draw clear insights from multiple data sources.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with project controls systems and tools; Power BI is advantageous.\nClear communication, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\nWhy this role?\nThis role offers the opportunity to build deep project controls expertise while contributing directly to the financial health and successful delivery of important infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure across the project lifecycle, work with experienced delivery professionals and help improve the systems and insights that guide project decisions. It is also a strong opportunity to broaden your internal network and continue developing within Project Controls.\nOur Leadership principles\nAt Transgrid, our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity and Connection - guide how we lead. They encourage us to embrace challenges and do what is right, value our people, create a shared understanding of success, and connect our work to Transgrid's purpose, strategy, customers and communities.\nOur Values\nTransgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.\nBring your best. We'll support the rest.\nEnjoy flexible working, 20 weeks' paid parental leave, novated leasing and a wide range of corporate discounts designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career.\nWe are committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments to help you participate fully in our recruitment process.\nApplications close on December 3, 2026. 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