Senior Cost Controller

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at
austal.com/ssa

What’s Involved

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project and program budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse cost performance, identify trends, risks, opportunities, and variances.
• Prepare accurate cost reports and support EVM performance tracking.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure effective cost planning and control.
• Lead and mentor Project Cost Controllers, driving capability and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with Austal's Cost Control Framework, EVMS requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project controls and reporting.

You’ll Need

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, or Financial Analysis within a project delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost management principles.
• Experience working within an Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS) environment.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience in defence, shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with IFS, SAP, Power BI, or similar enterprise systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, AACE, or equivalent project controls qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.