Senior Cost Controller

At Transgrid, we connect electricity across NSW and the National Electricity Market, supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a complex, large-scale project shaping the future of Australia’s energy network.

About the role

As the Senior Cost Controller, you will provide technical leadership across cost management for a major contract package (either Transmission Lines or Substations) during the delivery phase of the Hunter Transmission Project. You will drive robust cost control, forecasting and financial integration for the major contract package, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of project financial data. Working closely with the delivery, commercial, and other project controls functions, you will provide insight into project performance, support decision-making, and support continuous improvement of cost management systems and processes.

Note, this position can be based in either Newcastle or Sydney.

About You

• Experience in cost control, forecasting and financial management within large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects
• Strong analytical capability with experience in variance analysis, earned value, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in managing budgets, accruals, forecasting and contractor cost validation across complex delivery environments
• Experience working with contractors and stakeholders, including supporting claims, variations and contract management processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Closing date Friday 29 May 2026. Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.