Senior Cost Controller
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week / A$ 70 - 90 per hour
Experience: > 10 Years
Mining
Introduction
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Cost Controller to work for our tier one mining client based in Perth. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of project cost, from budget planning to cost analysis and forecasting. This is a 12 month + contract with possible extension.
What are you going to do
As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Managing and controlling project cost, from budget planning to cost analysis and forecasting.
- Developing and implementing cost control procedures and policies.
- Providing cost analysis and reporting to senior management.
- Collaborating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure project cost is controlled and monitored effectively.
- Working with SAP and CMS to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
- Mentoring and training junior team members.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
Essential skills and knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience within the mining sector with a focus on cost control is highly desired
- A degree in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying is highly advantageous
- Experience working with SAP and CMS.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- The current right to work in Australia.
Benefits:
- Work for a tier one ming business
- 12 month initial contract
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
What we offer
Benefits:
- Work for a tier one ming business
- 12 month initial contract
- 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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
To apply click the linkor alternatively you can email a copy of your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net
Closing: February 22, 2026
