Cost Controller

Job Description

We're building the energy superhighway that will power Australia's future. As the backbone of the nation's electricity system, Transgrid is delivering some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the country. Our Major Projects Portfolio is driving the transition to cleaner, more reliable energy - and we're creating meaningful career opportunities along the way. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your contribution genuinely shapes outcomes for communities across NSW.

About the Role

As a Cost Controller within our Major Projects PMO, you'll support the financial integrity of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs by managing cost data, maintaining accurate forecasts, and providing clear insights that guide decision-making. Working closely with project, engineering, procurement and finance teams, you'll monitor risks and trends, ensure compliance with PMO standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across our cost control processes.

About You

• Experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting or project controls within major infrastructure or capital projects
• Confidence working with cost systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Primavera, EcoSys) and strong Excel/data analysis capability
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights clearly to a range of stakeholders
• A proactive and collaborative working style, with an interest in improving tools, processes, and reporting
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic project environment.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that's right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what's right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.