Capital Cost Controller (Part‑Time, Fixed Term)

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About the Role

Do you enjoy the challenge of managing a program of projects being driven to successful outcomes? We could have the perfect role for you in a Capital Cost Controller, an integral part of a site-based project team!

Working at our Wagerup Refinery, you will be part of an integrated project team delivering a program of capital projects ranging between $5k to $10m USD, responsible for maintaining, controlling and reporting project expenditure, cost forecast and schedules of site work activities across the projects.

This role is offered as an initial 4-month part time fixed term contract to then transition to a 12 month fixed term full time position.

Reporting to the Capital Program Manager your role ultimately ensures that the project managers have timely access to cost reporting and forecasting that facilitates time efficient project delivery whilst ensuring adherence to internal policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.

Key activities and responsibilities in this role are inclusive of:


* Manage cost control, budgeting, forecasting and schedule performance across the refinery’s full capital project portfolio.


* Maintain accurate records of committed, expended and forecast costs aligned with approved budgets.


* Monitor cost trends to identify variances early and support timely corrective actions.


* Review and validate invoices, progress claims, variations and contractor reports to ensure accuracy, clarity and alignment with project progress.


* Oversee scope changes and change control notifications, assessing time and cost impacts to maintain overall project cost “health.”


* Support continuous improvement by sharing insights, identifying opportunities, and ensuring engineering deliverables, productivity and forecasts are realistic and well‑tracked.

What’s on offer


* Be part of an exciting team, with a growing portfolio of diverse work


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Flexible hybrid working options available.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.


* Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role


* Strong customer focus with an ability to build and influence effective relationships


* Self-motivation to drive outcomes, meet deadlines and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


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