Cost Controller

Position Information

• Ref #: 300048407
• Region: Perth, WA
• Classification: Professionals
• Date Posted: 14-Apr-2026

Description & Requirements

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join us in our Perth office. This is a permanent opportunity, working Monday to Friday in our Engineering & Construction division. As Cost Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of the project including cost control metrics, forecasting, variance analysis, as well as managing all aspects of project accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control budgets and estimates in line with project scope and work breakdown structure across the full project life cycle.
• Undertake Project Forecasting and Estimate to Complete.
• Earned Value Analysis, Cost Reporting and Cost Performance evaluation.
• Variance analysis – trend, risk and opportunity identification.
• Provide data on project cost performance and participate in the review of overall project status and forecasts with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager.
• Assess variation and claims and provide cost change management.
• Manage project accounting activities, including cost control, responsible for leading the compilation of the monthly progress claim.
• Be the link between the Project team and the Commercial team in Perth.
• Process month end accounting activities, including relevant accruals, provisions, allocations, and cost transfers.
• Prepare monthly management reports and present to senior management.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or related field
• Ability to adapt to different situations and organise priorities autonomously to meet deadlines
• Experience in project accounting and cost control
• Preferable on-site experience in in the resources sector
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• InEight experience highly regarded

Life at Monadelphous

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We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application

About us
Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.