The Role
Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery on a Maximum Term
Agreement of 12 months, With the option to be based in either our Brisbane,
this role will require travel to other Ark offices and project sites at times. The
Project Controls Lead provides strategic oversight and hands‑on
expertise across planning, scheduling, cost control, document control,
reporting, and project governance.
You’ll lead a small, multidisciplinary project controls team
and serve as the central coordination point for accurate, reliable project
performance insights. Your work will directly support the successful delivery
of large-scale renewable energy developments on time, within scope, and within
budget.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure,
accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
·Lead and develop a multidisciplinary project
controls team across planning, cost, and document control.
·Establish and maintain integrated project
schedules, including baselines, progress updates, and critical path analysis.
·Oversee cost control, forecasting, and variance
analysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
·Deliver timely, high‑quality
project performance reporting across schedule, cost, risk, and delivery
metrics.
·Provide clear insights and recommendations to
senior leaders on project performance and emerging risks.
·Ensure consistent application of project
controls standards, tools, and governance across the project portfolio.
·Drive continuous improvement in project controls
processes, systems, and reporting capability.
·Collaborate closely with project managers,
contractors, and stakeholders to align planning and reporting requirements.
·Apply quality assurance and risk awareness to
all project controls outputs to support informed decision‑making.
About You
You are a detail‑focused, analytical professional with
strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. You
excel in structured project environments and enjoy mentoring others.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- ·8+ years experience in project controls within
energy, construction, infrastructure, or similar complex project environments.
- Tertiary
qualifications in engineering, project management, business, or a related
field.
- Strong
technical expertise in project planning and/or cost control.
- Experience
in construction, energy, infrastructure, or similar sectors.
- Proficiency
with tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, or MS Project.
- Strong
analytical capability and attention to detail.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
- Experience
mentoring or leading a project controls team.
- Familiarity
with PMBOK frameworks.
- Exposure
to Monte Carlo risk modelling techniques.
About the Package
This is a key role with a supportive and friendly team who
are dedicated and focused on achieving growth and providing high quality
service and deliverables. Benefits we offer include:
- Competitive
salary
- Genuine
flexible/hybrid work arrangements
- Salary
Packaging options
- Employee
Assistance Program
- Financial
wellbeing awareness, including discounted banking rates
- Professional
development programs including study assistance and online learning
Who we are
Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company
specialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established in
January 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise the
energy supply of the Korea Zinc group, while making a significant contribution
to environmental sustainability and supporting the communities we work with.
We own a growing portfolio of wind, solar and battery
projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We are also at the
forefront of developing Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry with a
number of projects underway in northern Queensland. As a proud signatory to the
Australian Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy
Projects, we are committed to promoting respectful engagement with communities,
being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive
contribution to the regions we operate in.
To apply for this role, click the ‘Apply’ button and include
your Resume and Cover Letter.
Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer that is
committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we
live and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring their
best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures
and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in
Australia.
No Agency applications will be accepted.
