Controller - Projects

About the Company

QLD Metallurgical Operations - Surface Engineering – Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Ref. No. 37756 We currently have a vacancy for a Controller – Projects in our Surface Engineering department. This team works over four major processing facilities; the Copper Concentrator, the Lead Zinc Concentrator, the Lead Smelter and the Copper Smelter.

The Role

This role is a full-time permanent position based residentially in Mount Isa on a 5/2 | 4/3 lifestyle roster. We offer a competitive salary, 13% superannuation, and other monetary benefits but the real value comes from the development and experiences you gain from this role. The newly formed Queensland Metals Surface Engineering team covers an extensive asset portfolio including two concentrators and two smelters.

We are looking for motivated and talented individuals interested in career defining opportunities that make a difference to the sustainability of our business and the pride and prosperity of our region. We are actively working to transform our business and if this sounds like you, we want your help.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts aligned with approved baselines.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, accruals, procurement and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement to optimise project delivery.
• Prepare project performance reports analysing cost, schedule and risk trends.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance and stakeholders to ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Maintain data integrity across SAP, Contruent, and Power BI systems.
• Ensure compliance with Governance frameworks and support audits and close-out activities.

The ideal candidate will have

• Demonstrated experience in mining or other relevant operating industrial sectors.
• 5+ years relevant SAP (or other similar CMMS) Asset Management master data experience.
• Relevant project control or similar project planning experience throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experienced in use of Microsoft suite especially Microsoft Project and Excel.

Applications Close: Midnight 28th of May 2026