Introduction

On behalf of our client, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently seeking a Projects Controls Analyst (D&C) to support Drilling, Completions and Brownfields Project activities within a dynamic project delivery environment. This will be a 12 month contract located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.

What are you going to do 

Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, you will provide cost control and transactional support across project activities, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and financial processing.

Cost Control

  • Prepare budgets and AFEs and perform budget control against EAC including variance analysis
  • Support lifecycle cost forecasting and monthly cost reporting
  • Monitor commitments and ensure costs are correctly allocated in conjunction with Finance
  • Establish and manage accruals to ensure actual costs accurately reflect value of work done (VOWD)
  • Analyse historical cost data and trends to support forecasting activities
  • Maintain cost books and contract rates within estimation tools
  • Provide reporting inputs and investigate cost variances

Transactional Support

  • Manage transactional activities for D&C Team
  • Prepare and process purchase requisitions accurately
  • Support invoice validation, SES processing and accounts payable workflows
  • Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing and payment allocation
  • Ensure compliance with contracts, JV Agreements and Delegation of Authority requirements
  • Support Continuous Improvement of systems, processes and reporting tools

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Previous experience in project controls, cost control, finance or transactional support
  • Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
  • Previous SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Experience supporting procurement, contracts or vendor management processes
  • Exposure to project delivery, engineering, resources or energy environments will be highly regarded
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • A collaborative and team-oriented approach
  • Resilience, adaptability and a willingness to learn

What we offer 

  • Excellent negotiable day 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: 11 June 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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