Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10604
About the role
The Senior Cost Controller plays a key role in the planning and delivery of VIDA Rail projects, ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting and reporting across complex, large-scale infrastructure programs. This role works closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
In this role, you will:
The role is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of CBD office and home/remote based working).
About you
You’re an experienced cost control or project controls professional who thrives in complex environments. You enjoy working collaboratively, have a keen eye for detail, and are confident managing data-driven reporting that supports senior decision-makers.
You bring a strong understanding of infrastructure project cost management and enjoy contributing to projects that deliver long-term benefits for Victoria.
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, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
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 Senior Cost Controller, detailing key accountabilities and responsibilities.
For specifics about the roles, please feel free to get in touch with Jack Baring (Commercial 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.
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