The Opportunity

We are on the hunt for a Cost & Schedule Controller to join our Perth-based team on an 18-month contract. Your focus will be on providing integrated project cost control and scheduling to ensure projects are delivered within budget, on time and in line with site standards.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Cost Control:

Accurately track project costs, budgets, and commitments (labour, materials, subcontracts) to produce forecasts and trends

Generate timely, accurate, and detailed reports, including project cash flow, for both site construction team and Perth-based management team

Assist in converting project estimates to control budgets and managing project change management processes to track variations

Review vendor invoices, process payment claims, and ensure project vendor accounts are accurately closed out

Scheduling:

Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules across all construction phases

Monitor schedule performance, identify critical path activities, and track milestone achievements

Conduct schedule variance analysis and provide early warning of potential delays or risks

Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure schedule alignment and integration

Prepare schedule reports including progress curves, lookahead schedules, and recovery plans

Integrated Performance Analysis:

Evaluate project progress against schedules and budgets (actuals to budget/forecast), providing integrated earned value analysis to Project Managers

Identify trends and variances in cost and schedule performance to ensure adherence to financial and delivery goals

Support project planning activities by integrating cost and schedule data for decision-making

Systems & Stakeholder Engagement:

Utilise and update project control systems, with experience in software like Primavera P6, CMS, and Pronto highly regarded

Travel to site in Malawi, as required

Willingness to travel to Malawi on a mandatory basis is essential for this role

Travel to Malawi will be required on an as-needed basis to support project operations

About You

Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in project controls, cost administration, and scheduling within major capital resources, mining, or EPCM projects. They will also bring a practical knowledge of project governance, management of change, and the project lifecycle. Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in project controls and cost administration is required.

Commerce or finance qualifications are specifically required for this role

Strong understanding of project cost management, scheduling methodologies (CPM, Critical Path), and performance reporting

Familiar with engineering and project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and QA/QC records

Proficient in document control processes and systems

Proficient in Primavera P6, Pronto ERP system, MS Project, Excel, and CMS

Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and integration of cost and schedule data

About Lindian Resources

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN) is an Australian-based company with its flagship rare earths asset in Malawi. The Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi is the cornerstone of Lindian's asset portfolio, and through the development of Kangankunde, Lindian is fast becoming a globally significant critical minerals producer, through the acquisition of its MREC plant in Kazakhstan.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us – apply now.

Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment and/or travel medical assessment, which may include a drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification/license checks.

SPONSORSHIPS & AGENCIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.