Cost Controller

About the Company

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Project Cost control, the purpose of this role is to provide a day-to-day detailed cost control service to the project lead of all assigned projects and assist with the development and delivery of efficient project cost control processes.

Reconciling contract package costs and maintaining systems to assist with ensuring costs are effectively controlled and reported against the approved project budget.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day project cost control support across assigned projects
• Prepare monthly and fortnightly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow updates
• Monitor and reconcile project costs against approved budgets and scope
• Maintain accurate cost data, forecasts and cost‑to‑complete estimates
• Identify and escalate cost variances, risks and forecast overruns
• Raise and manage cost‑related change requests as required
• Support Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Ensure compliance with project and finance cost control governance
• Partner with Finance and project teams to align forecast and actual costs
• Uphold PLS safety, quality and environmental standards

About you

• Experience in project cost control within mining, construction or major projects
• Degree, diploma or trade qualification in a relevant discipline
• Strong understanding of project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
• Proven ability to identify and manage cost variances and financial risks
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator who works effectively with project and finance teams
• Proactive, solutions‑focused and able to see tasks through to completion
• Commitment to safety, quality and compliance in a corporate project environment

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.