Project Cost Analyst

• Be part of something BIG!
• Career opportunity within Defence Industries
• Fixed term contract to June 2026

About the role

As part of an alliance project, you'll provide support for the costing processes.  You'll oversee the financials, and develop and manage the costs for each projects in line with the Target Cost Estimate (TCE) contract.

You'll lead the stakeholder engagment for the project and ensure accruate reporting of all financial information including variance analysis reports for the Aliiance.   You will run and review project cost reports focussing on the actuals versus commitments and proactively identify any variances.  You’ll work closely with and be mentored by the team and importanly you'll provide analysis measuring the health of the program against the cost and project budgets.

About you

Are you looking for your next career move?  Do you want to have a position with purpose.  The position of Project Cost Analyst could be the move you’ve been waiting for.  With a positive and supportive team, you’ll be supported to learn, offered training and thrive in a problem-solving environment.  With your advanced Excel skills you’ll contribute to the create outcomes this team produces.  You’ll bring previous ERP system experience such as IFS system and become a solid member of this team.

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Current AU Drivers Licence
• Finance or Project Management qualification (not essential)

This role is based at Henderson, WA.

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

Job req # 58823

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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