Company description:

Join us and be part of Victoria's Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project. We've already removed some of Victoria's most dangerous level crossings, and we're not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. There has never been a better time to get amongst the action!

Job description:

About the role

We are seeking a Cost Control Support Officer to join the team to assist with the delivery of our projects!

The Cost Control Support Officer will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide project team support and coordination assistance in a range of project controls areas, including reporting, claims and forecasting.

The role will also:

• Assist in supporting the maintenance and data input of the Project Controls System to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting is provided in a timely manner and available.
• Tracking and coordinating reporting timeframes to ensure that performance and cost outcomes are achieved.
• Review monthly contractor progress claims to ensure worked hours, rates and invoices are substantiated in line with financial control plans and service level agreements.
• Support the Cost Controller to develop and prepare project reports and provide cost control support across the project scope for the relevant Work Package Teams.
• Work with various functional areas across the authority (including project managers, commercial, legal, and finance teams) to ensure best project outcomes are achieved.

The role will be performed in a hybrid format with a weekly blend of our CBD office location (2 - 3 days) and working from home (2 - 3 days).

The Cost Control Support Officer position offers a 3-year fixed term contract, paying between $76,817 - $93,275 plus superannuation.

About you

We are seeking candidates that have experience using Oracle Unifer and Ecosys software programs as well as familiarity with claims administration on large scale projects. You will ideally also have experience with claim reviews, claim certification, data integrity analysis and data input within a cost control context.

A relevant Business and Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction/Project Management, qualification will be considered favourable.

In addition to this, we'd also love you to have an open and learning mindset, there's a lot to learn in the transport projects world!

At LXRP we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.

About LXRP

At LXRP we're not only removing level crossings but also removing barriers and creating a long-lasting legacy for our communities.

Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.

As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:

• Women
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People living with a disability
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• Refugees or asylum seekers
• People facing barriers to employment.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.

We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.

Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

What next?

To apply - just submit your CV. No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter.

Upon applying you will be asked to answer the following (assessed) questions:

1. ‘Relationships' is one of our core values at LXRP, and relationships are super important in this role. What does the word ‘relationships' mean to you in the context of diversity and inclusion, and how to you embody this in the workplace? (Max 200 words).
2. As mentioned in the advert, planning and prioritising is crucial to your success in this position. What would you do if you had a jam-packed day with back-to-back meetings, and something urgent arose that required a chunk of your time. How would you approach the issue ensuring everything that needed to be dealt with urgently was handled without other tasks being forgotten? (Max 200 words).
3. Do you have experience with Oracle Unifer and Ecosys?

After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview that may include a short activity where you can showcase your skills and potential.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to be eligible to apply.

Need more information?

Click here to view a copy of the position description.

For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Daniel Fedyshyn (Talent Acquisition Adviser) on 0474 288 629 or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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