Project Cost Controller

About the role

We’re seeking a highly capable Project Cost Controller to join our team at Northparkes. This position is responsible for providing end to end cost control support across capital projects, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with governance requirements.

You will operate at the intersection of cost, schedule, reporting and stakeholder coordination, supporting project teams with insights and controls that enable informed decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and reporting
• Analysing project data to identify cost overruns, risks, opportunities and scope changes
• Supporting the implementation and adherence to project governance processes, policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate project data and reporting systems, including SAP Project Builder
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow
• Providing administrative and document management support across project activities
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across cost control and reporting practices

You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including Asset Management, Commercial, Mining teams, Project Managers, Contractors, and Auditors.

About you

You are an experienced Project Cost Controller (or similar) with a strong background in capital projects within mining, construction, or heavy industry environments. You thrive in structured environments and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing cost and project data.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in project cost control or a comparable financial/project role
• Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, forecasting, reporting and document control
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and intermediate Excel
• Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends and communicate insights clearly
• Experience working with project stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams
• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong focus on quality outcomes
• A proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging, life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

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At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.  

To apply

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