Job Description

Cost Controller

Office Location: Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions
to our shared success. We're seeking a Cost Controller who thrives in a
collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to
contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting our Project
Delivery team and driving excellence in project controls and financial
performance.

If you're motivated by Marinus Link's purpose to
interconnect Australia's renewable energy for future generations, and are
passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects in a timely,
efficient and sustainable way, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Cost Controller, you'll play a critical role in
ensuring the project remains within approved budgets while providing accurate
cost forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support
informed decision-making.

You'll:

• Monitor
  project expenditure, commitments, accruals, forecasts, contingency
  utilisation, and forecast-at-completion (FAC) performance.
• Develop
  and maintain cost reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project
  leadership and governance forums.
• Analyse
  cost trends, variances, and emerging financial risks and opportunities,
  providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate
  monthly cost forecasting activities with delivery teams, contractors, and
  commercial stakeholders.
• Review
  contractor cost submissions and forecasts to ensure alignment with scope,
  delivery assumptions, and approved baselines.
• Support
  cost assurance reviews, estimate reviews, and periodic reforecasting
  exercises.
• Work
  closely with planning, risk, and commercial teams to align project scope,
  schedule, risk, and cost outcomes.
• Maintain
  and improve cost control systems, reporting tools, dashboards, and data
  quality processes.
• Contribute
  to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of project controls
  standards, governance frameworks, and reporting practices.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cost-Controller.pdf

You'll Need

• Relevant
  tertiary qualifications in Project Controls, Engineering, Project
  Management, Finance, Estimating, Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, or a
  related discipline (desirable).
• Demonstrated
  experience in cost control, project controls, commercial reporting, or
  project finance within major infrastructure, construction, transport,
  utilities, energy, rail, roads, or capital projects environments.
• Strong
  understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, cost reporting, financial
  analysis, and project controls methodologies.
• Experience
  with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and contemporary cost
  estimating techniques.
• Experience
  working with large-scale, complex infrastructure projects and
  multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong
  analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret
  complex financial and project data.
• Excellent
  stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to
  challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
• Experience
  working within complex matrix organisations and collaborative project
  environments.
• Experience
  with Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) contracts will be highly regarded.
• A
  high level of computer literacy, including experience with project
  controls systems, reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented
team dedicated to delivering Australia's renewable energy future. We offer our
people:

Flexible Working: Our offices are located in
Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible
work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what
this looks like for you.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team's health
and wellbeing is a key priority. You'll have access to a range of benefits
including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health
insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in
our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored
to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover
letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role,
and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Friday, 17 July 26.

If you have further questions about the role before
applying, please contact Kim Richards at careers@marinuslink.com.au

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace
where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing
that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver
Australia's renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication
methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA'S NEW ENERGY
FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and
telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is
recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance.
Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link
will support our nation's emission reduction targets and generate thousands of
jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia's
renewable energy for future generations.