Job Description

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

Location: Egate
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join the Infrastructure Facilities team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining consistent cost management processes across Infrastructure portfolios, ensuring strong financial control, transparency, and compliance with governance requirements. You will provide hands-on cost control support across the Facilities works program, partnering with delivery, portfolio, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardised cost control procedures, templates, coding, and reporting to support consistent portfolio-wide cost management and escrow compliance.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports across the Facilities portfolio to support asset and delivery decision-making.
• Work closely with Delivery and Portfolio Managers to align work breakdown structures, forecasting methods, and reporting with wider business standards.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, and forecasts, providing clear insights, variance analysis, and timely updates to support informed decision-making.
• Produce consolidated monthly cost, budget, and forecast reports for Facilities Delivery Management and Infrastructure Finance.
• Support contract financial management, including progress claims, tender evaluations, change assessments, accruals, and project cost close-out.
• Ensure compliance with finance, governance, and audit requirements, including accurate cost allocation, invoicing, and reporting.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar, with a professional qualification such as CPA, CA, or ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance, cost control, business administration, or contract administration.
• Solid experience using cost control systems and financial reporting tools, with advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders across a large organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate for effective commercial outcomes.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Why Metro

• FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
• Full uniform and tools provided, including Metro vehicles to get to different work sites
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Discounts at top brands and stores
• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)

How to Apply

If you’re ready to step into a key cost control role within Infrastructure Facilities, apply now.

Advert closes: Wednesday 2nd June, 11:59pm

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.