Lead Cost Controller
About the role
Location:
Henderson, WA, AU, 6166
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Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Be part of something BIG!
Career opportunity within Defence Industries
Permanent Full time opportunity
About the Role
The Lead Cost Controller is a senior professional within the Cost discipline of the Project Management job family. This role is responsible for the full administration and oversight of cost‑control processes for each EMP, ensuring effective governance throughout the EMP lifecycle and the broader Program Agreement period.
You will oversee all processes related to project cost management, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial information flows into the business. This includes managing the administration and communication of cost data, maintaining alignment across ERP systems, schedules, and project control registers, and ensuring the reporting suite reflects the full project lifecycle from initiation through to close‑out.
This position requires deep technical expertise, extensive experience, and the ability to independently deliver complex, non‑routine assignments. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide leadership, guidance, and support to more junior cost‑control professionals, helping to build capability and consistency across the function.
You will be based at the iconic Australian Marine Complex based in Henderson, and on Garden Island, WA.
About you
You will have a related bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, business, engineering, or construction management, plus additional experience in project management or supply chain management. Experience with Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management or Certification in Project Management are essential for this opportunity.
Also, to be successful you will have:
Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
Current AU Drivers Licence
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.
Job req # 74373
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
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