Based in Perth

Exciting opportunity to work on large-scale mining projects

Collaborative environment with the opportunity to impact project success

Short Description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team, supporting multiple mining projects. This role will involve key responsibilities in cost and change management, ensuring accurate cost reporting, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About Our Client

Rio Tinto Operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700-kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the Position

As a Cost Analyst in the Project Controls team, you will be responsible for providing cost and change management support across multiple projects. Your role will involve:

Managing project budgets, cost forecasting, and change control processes

Analysing project costs, providing guidance on final cost forecasts

Supporting the development and update of project cashflow forecasts

Reviewing progress payments and performing valuations

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery

Key Responsibilities Include

Carry out daily implementation of cost and change management for regional programs.

Assist in budget establishment, contingency management, and cost risk management.

Analyse and report cost deviations from forecasts/plan.

Ensure compliance with project controls guidelines and procedures.

Support cost assessments and valuations for large projects.

Facilitate project review meetings and update cost management tools.

Collaborate with planners, schedulers, contracts, and estimating groups to ensure change implications are understood.

Maintain strong relationships with contracting and project planning stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required

Engineering or Quantity Surveying (QS) qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in a cost role on large projects, preferably in mining

Experience working with PrismG2 and advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with SAP reporting systems

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships

Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Opportunity to work on large-scale mining projects

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth and career development opportunities

Collaborative and dynamic team environment

Apply Now

To apply for this role or for more information, please contact:

Rebecca Ross

Phone: (02) 4927 7766

Email: [email protected]

Job Order Reference Number: 7469J20256464

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