About the Role
The Lead Cost Controller is a senior professional within the Cost discipline of the Project Management job family. This role is responsible for the full administration and oversight of cost‑control processes for each EMP, ensuring effective governance throughout the maintenance period lifecycle and the broader maintenance program.
You will oversee all processes related to project cost management, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial information flows into the business. This includes managing the administration and communication of cost data, maintaining alignment across ERP systems, schedules, and project control registers, and ensuring the reporting suite reflects the full project lifecycle from initiation through to close‑out.
This position requires deep technical expertise, extensive experience, and the ability to independently deliver complex, non‑routine assignments. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide leadership, guidance, and support to more junior cost‑control professionals, helping to build capability and consistency across the function.
You will be based at the iconic Australian Marine Complex based in Henderson, and on Garden Island, WA.
About you
You will have a related bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, business, engineering, or construction management, plus additional experience in project management or supply chain management. Experience with Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management or Certification in Project Management are essential for this opportunity.
Also, to be successful you will have:
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au
Job req # 74373
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets.
Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.
These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals.
There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us.
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