Senior Cost Controller

DRD Group

📍 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Casual/Holiday Business Operations Specialists Posted February 21, 2026

Job Description

The Senior Cost Controller will be responsible for implementing cost management systems and processes, building cost‑control capability within the project team, and delivering budget oversight, invoice management, and cost forecasting services — all of which support the successful execution of key sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement project cost management systems, processes, and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, cashflow management, and performance analysis.
  • Oversee project cost and progress reporting to provide accurate, timely, and consistent updates to the project management team, including identifying required actions to maintain approved budget baselines and analysing cost variances.
  • Apply the standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure alignment across systems, processes, and reporting.
  • Manage Value of Work Done (...