Cost Control Officer

Job Overview Queensland Rail have a permanent opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Major Projects Integration team in the role of Cost Control Officer. In this opportunity you will be supporting the business to improve cost management capability across the major projects in MPI. Other duties will include raising purchase orders, invoice receipting, maintaining registers as well as supporting managers with month end reporting and reviews. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a finance background and preferably within a Project’s environment, providing high level of technical skills to support and partner with business key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Support development and maintenance of cost management and control protocols that support compliance with Queensland Rail's approved Policy Framework and applicable legislative, financial / auditing requirements. Conduct audits and reconciliations of financial systems and registers to ensure cost data accuracy and consistency. Providing project teams with monthly financial and variance analysis reporting. Provide advice and support on initial development / creation and maintenance of standard Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) to support integrated cost (CBS), schedule Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for cost accuracy and reporting. Assist in providing end‑to‑end costs management support including co‑ordinating monthly accruals, invoice and claim validation and processing. Processing financial requests such as purchase orders, goods receipts and facilitating vendor invoicing and set ups. Required Qualifications & Experience Preferably knowledge of project management principles and practices in particular the general project lifecycle, financial management, project control techniques and project auditing. Substantial knowledge of financial and project management systems; in particular SAP R3 Financial Reporting, Projects Module and Business Warehouse. High level of skill gathering, documenting, interpreting, analysing data. High level of interpersonal and written communication skills, including effective communication of financial information. Experience of reporting qualitative and quantitative cost and schedule data. Benefits & Compensation $117,000 starting base salary plus 12.75% super. Collaborative, supportive and engaged workplace and team environment. Genuine work life balance and flexible work options. Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs. Additional Information For further information about this role please read the attached Position Description HERE . How to Apply Apply for our Cost Control Officer role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday Wednesday 19th November 2025. Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre‑employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks. To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. As we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr