Introduction

On behalf of our client, a High Profile Service Provider to the Oil & Gas Energy sector, we are presently sourcing a Cost Controller to support and liaise with all functional teams. This will be a 12 month contract open to local residential candidate based in Darwin, NT.

What are you going to do 

  • Support all Functional Teams to understand cost drivers, validate forecasts and ensure expenditure is correctly captured and classified against budgets and cost structures
  • Prepare monthly cost and forecast reports, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submissions
  • Reconcile actual expenditure against budgets to support accurate, auditable reimbursable cost claims to the Client

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel (VBA), Power Point, Visio, Outlook and SharePoint
  • Preferred knowledge of ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, JD Edwards
  • Exceptional communication skills with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Collaborative workstyle and ability to build strong working relationships across all functions
  • Be proactive, adaptable with strong analysis and critical thinking skills

What we offer 

  • Excellent negotiable pay rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | Mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: 29 May 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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