Project Cost Specialist

About the role

The Project Cost Specialist is an intermediate-level professional role and requires an expanded level of knowledge and experience of professional practice in this discipline, representing the first degree of progression from an entry-level role.

The Project Cost Specialist is responsible for leading cost management, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and cost governance across assigned projects and programs. Acting as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, Functional Managers, Commercial teams, Finance, and Senior Leadership, the role provides accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making and successful project outcomes.

You'll lead the stakeholder engagement for the project and ensure accurate reporting of all financial information including variance analysis reports for the business.

Importantly, you'll measure the health of the program against the cost and project budgets.

About you

You will bring advanced Excel skills, good experience with IFS and some exposure to Cost Control.  If you’ve Project Finances experience, this will be held in high regard. 

To be successful you will have:

• Diploma in Project Management, Business, Accounting or similar


• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance


• Current AU Drivers Licence


• Finance or Project Management qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

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

This role is based at Henderson, WA.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;


• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;


• 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 be Rewarded 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 you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;


• You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

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 1,600 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.

Ref #: SF 75896

To learn more about Babcock 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 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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