What are you going to do 

  • Lead project controls complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
  • Establish and drive program frameworks to support long-term delivery success
  • Oversee planning, cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Implement and manage earned value, risk analysis, and change control processes
  • Provide commercial and controls support to operational and client stakeholders
  • Contribute to procurement, reporting, and decision-making processes

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 10+ years' experience in project controls, planning, or commercial roles
  • Minimum 6 years' leadership experience on major infrastructure projects
  • Strong expertise in earned value management, risk, and change control
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Proven ability to implement and optimise planning methodologies
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance and National Police Clearance
  • Full Australian working rights

What we offer 

  • Key role supporting nationally significant Defence infrastructure projects
  • Long-term program of works providing stability and career progression
  • Metro-based project with strong work-life balance
  • Competitive salary package with employee benefits

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 Laine Thornton at l.thornton@brunel.net or 0413 630 160.

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.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!