Ark Energy Corporation

Project Controls Lead

Ark Energy Corporation  •  Brisbane, AU (Hybrid)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery on a Maximum Term
Agreement of 12 months, With the option to be based in either our Brisbane,
this role will require travel to other Ark offices and project sites at times. The
Project Controls Lead provides strategic oversight and hands‑on
expertise across planning, scheduling, cost control, document control,
reporting, and project governance.

You’ll lead a small, multidisciplinary project controls team
and serve as the central coordination point for accurate, reliable project
performance insights. Your work will directly support the successful delivery
of large-scale renewable energy developments on time, within scope, and within
budget.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure,
accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

·Lead and develop a multidisciplinary project
controls team across planning, cost, and document control.

·Establish and maintain integrated project
schedules, including baselines, progress updates, and critical path analysis.

·Oversee cost control, forecasting, and variance
analysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

·Deliver timely, high‑quality
project performance reporting across schedule, cost, risk, and delivery
metrics.

·Provide clear insights and recommendations to
senior leaders on project performance and emerging risks.

·Ensure consistent application of project
controls standards, tools, and governance across the project portfolio.

·Drive continuous improvement in project controls
processes, systems, and reporting capability.

·Collaborate closely with project managers,
contractors, and stakeholders to align planning and reporting requirements.

·Apply quality assurance and risk awareness to
all project controls outputs to support informed decision‑making.

About You

You are a detail‑focused, analytical professional with
strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. You
excel in structured project environments and enjoy mentoring others.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • ·8+ years experience in project controls within
    energy, construction, infrastructure, or similar complex project environments.
  • Tertiary
    qualifications in engineering, project management, business, or a related
    field.
  • Strong
    technical expertise in project planning and/or cost control.
  • Experience
    in construction, energy, infrastructure, or similar sectors.
  • Proficiency
    with tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, or MS Project.
  • Strong
    analytical capability and attention to detail.
  • Excellent
    communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience
    mentoring or leading a project controls team.
  • Familiarity
    with PMBOK frameworks.
  • Exposure
    to Monte Carlo risk modelling techniques.

About the Package

This is a key role with a supportive and friendly team who
are dedicated and focused on achieving growth and providing high quality
service and deliverables. Benefits we offer include:

  • Competitive
    salary
  • Genuine
    flexible/hybrid work arrangements
  • Salary
    Packaging options
  • Employee
    Assistance Program
  • Financial
    wellbeing awareness, including discounted banking rates
  • Professional
    development programs including study assistance and online learning

Who we are

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company
specialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established in
January 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise the
energy supply of the Korea Zinc group, while making a significant contribution
to environmental sustainability and supporting the communities we work with.

We own a growing portfolio of wind, solar and battery
projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We are also at the
forefront of developing Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry with a
number of projects underway in northern Queensland. As a proud signatory to the
Australian Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy
Projects, we are committed to promoting respectful engagement with communities,
being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive
contribution to the regions we operate in.

To apply for this role, click the ‘Apply’ button and include
your Resume and Cover Letter.

Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer that is
committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we
live and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring their
best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures
and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in
Australia.

No Agency applications will be accepted.

Ark Energy Corporation

About Ark Energy Corporation

Ark Energy is an Australian company specialising in the greenfield development and operation of utility-scale wind and solar energy generation, battery energy storage systems and renewable hydrogen. It is a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, the largest zinc, lead and silver producer in the world.

Ark Energy is focused on decarbonising the electricity supply of the Korea Zinc group starting with the Sun Metals zinc refinery in Townsville as it aims to become the first refinery in the world to produce green zinc.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Brisbane, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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