Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support a major mining closure and rehabilitation project throughout 2027.

This position combines traditional Project Controls responsibilities (approximately 80%) with risk coordination (20%). You will be responsible for cost management, forecasting, progress reporting and project performance, while supporting integration of risk management activities into established Project Controls processes.

What are you going to do 

Working closely with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement and operational stakeholders, you will help ensure accurate reporting, effective planning and appropriate risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, accruals and project performance reporting.
  • Monitor project costs, schedules and progress against agreed deliverables.
  • Prepare reports for management reviews, project meetings and key stakeholders.
  • Support vendor management, invoice verification, purchase requisitions and purchase order tracking.
  • Coordinate planning and reporting inputs across project and operational teams.
  • Maintain project risk registers, including emerging risks, critical controls and mitigation actions.
  • Support risk reviews, stakeholder engagement and monthly risk reporting.
  • Integrate risk information into project forecasting, planning and performance reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve Project Controls processes and reporting.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Project Controls, ideally within mining, resources, engineering or major projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost management, forecasting, accruals and project reporting.
  • Working knowledge of project risk management frameworks, risk registers and associated processes.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting or a related discipline desirable.
  • Change management experience advantageous.

What we offer

  • 12 month contract (Jan-Jun FT - Jul-Dec PT)
  • 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.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 11 December 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-308477

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Corporate recruiter

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640

Contact

 

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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