Cost Controller
Office Location: Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions
to our shared success. We’re seeking a Cost Controller who thrives in a
collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to
contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting our Project
Delivery team and driving excellence in project controls and financial
performance.
If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to
interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations, and are
passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects in a timely,
efficient and sustainable way, we want to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Cost Controller, you’ll play a critical role in
ensuring the project remains within approved budgets while providing accurate
cost forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support
informed decision-making.
You’ll:
- Monitor
project expenditure, commitments, accruals, forecasts, contingency
utilisation, and forecast-at-completion (FAC) performance.
- Develop
and maintain cost reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project
leadership and governance forums.
- Analyse
cost trends, variances, and emerging financial risks and opportunities,
providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Coordinate
monthly cost forecasting activities with delivery teams, contractors, and
commercial stakeholders.
- Review
contractor cost submissions and forecasts to ensure alignment with scope,
delivery assumptions, and approved baselines.
- Support
cost assurance reviews, estimate reviews, and periodic reforecasting
exercises.
- Work
closely with planning, risk, and commercial teams to align project scope,
schedule, risk, and cost outcomes.
- Maintain
and improve cost control systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and data
quality processes.
- Contribute
to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of project controls
standards, governance frameworks, and reporting practices.
For
a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this
role, visit the link that is posted in the initial email.
You’ll Need
- Relevant
tertiary qualifications in Project Controls, Engineering, Project
Management, Finance, Estimating, Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, or a
related discipline (desirable).
- Demonstrated
experience in cost control, project controls, commercial reporting, or
project finance within major infrastructure, construction, transport,
utilities, energy, rail, roads, or capital projects environments.
- Strong
understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, cost reporting, financial
analysis, and project controls methodologies.
- Experience
with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and contemporary cost
estimating techniques.
- Experience
working with large-scale, complex infrastructure projects and
multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret
complex financial and project data.
- Excellent
stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to
challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
- Experience
working within complex matrix organisations and collaborative project
environments.
- Experience
with Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) contracts will be highly regarded.
- A
high level of computer literacy, including experience with project
controls systems, reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
We Offer
At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented
team dedicated to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer our
people:
Flexible Working: Our offices are located in
Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible
work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what
this looks like for you.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health
and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits
including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health
insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in
our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored
to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Next Step
Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover
letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role,
and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Friday, 12 June 26.
If you have further questions about the role before
applying, please contact Kim Richards at careers@marinuslink.com.au
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace
where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing
that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver
Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communication
methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY
FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and
telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is
recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance.
Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link
will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of
jobs at peak construction.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s
renewable energy for future generations.
