Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12439
Join us on Victoria’s Big Build, delivering the Victorian Government's rail infrastructure projects. To reflect our broader remit, our organisation name has changed from Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to VIDA Rail, providing a strong link to our overarching authority, VIDA. We're excited and proud to continue the Level Crossing Removal Project, Melbourne Airport Rail and Big Build Rail projects. There's never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
The Cost Control Officer will play an active role in the planning and delivery of VIDA Rail projects. Working within the Systems & Controls team, you will support project cost control activities, maintain accurate project control data and contribute to financial reporting and claim processing requirements that support successful project delivery.
In this role, you will:
The role is a 3 year fixed term position, paying a salary between $100,894 – $114,476 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of CBD office and home/remote based working).
About you
You will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting cost control and project reporting activities. You are comfortable working with financial information, meeting deadlines and engaging with stakeholders to resolve issues and keep project information accurate and up to date.
Let’s get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
At VIDA Rail we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, or LGBTIQA+ communities. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like access to job application support, please email [email protected].
About VIDA Rail
At VIDA Rail we’re not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV.
No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter. Instead, we like to ask a couple of assessed questions in the application form (200 words max) to get to know you better outside of what is written on your CV.
In this instance the questions are:
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps of the recruitment process might include:
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Need more information?
Click here to view the position description for the Cost Control Officer, detailing key accountabilities and responsibilities.
For specifics about the roles, please feel free to get in touch with Ratnesh Varma (Cost Planning Manager) via email [email protected]
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Dani Perri (Talent Acquisition Adviser) via LinkedIn.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like access to job application support, please email [email protected].
Visit us: bigbuild.vic.gov.au