Program Cost Controller

• Critical High Frequency Communications System upgrade
• Contribute to increased capability for the Australian Defence Force
• Join forces with our planning and scheduling team

About you

You will be a detailed orientated and proactive professional with the ability to perform duties associated with the financial operations and reporting of Defence related contracts.

Bringing your previous experience from a similar role along with defence industry background and advanced knowledge of cost management and ensuring scheduling is cost loaded in line with baseline budgets, will see you excel in this team.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Planner and Controller, you will collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to identify and schedule resources (people/ facilities/ materials etc) required to implement the project. You will have a strong focus on identifying requirements, allocating budgets, producing documents to manage the cost and schedule performance of the project activities and tasks.

Based in Keswick, Adelaide you will also be responsible for providing monthly performance reports of schedules, objectives, deliverable, milestones and tasks. You will prepare end of month activities including drafting EVM reports, control account data and variance analysis.

To be successful you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance
• Significant experience in a similar role within the defence environment
• Experience with Deltek Cobra Software and cost management knowledge
• Ability to report on projects using Earned Value Analysis techniques
• Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with scheduling software packages (P6, OPP, MSP)
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or similar

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, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;  
• 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 1,500 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 Mission & Support Systems 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 us visit www.babcock.com.au  

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 Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, 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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Job req # 57458