Project Controls Coordinator, Melbourne I Energy

Were looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Project Controls Coordinator to join our Energy team based in AECOMs Melbourne office.

This is a fast-paced and dynamic role supporting a large portfolio of projects across project controls commercial operations project finance and project delivery support. Youll work closely with Project Managers Finance and operational leaders to help drive commercial performance project governance and operational excellence.

Youll become a key commercial and operational support partner helping teams stay on track proactively identifying risks supporting billing and invoicing activities monitoring project performance and ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.

How you will make a difference:

• Support project setup project controls and project finance activities
• Partner closely with Project Managers across a large and diverse project portfolio
• Assist with commercial reviews cost tracking forecasting and reporting
• Support month-end processes billing invoicing and financial governance
• Monitor project performance risks and opportunities across the portfolio
• Assist with bids and proposals providing commercial sense-checking and support
• Help maintain compliance documentation and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with offshore project controls support teams including Manila-based resources
• Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships across project finance and operational teams

Qualifications :

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety thrives in a deadline-driven environment and wants exposure to complex high-visibility projects within a globally recognised business.  The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Relevant degree in Business Commerce Project Management or related discipline
• 3 years experience in project controls project coordination business analyst or similar role preferably in a related industry such as Engineering Consulting or Construction Services.
• Experience in project controls project finance project accounting commercial support or project coordination.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including formulas and financial reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to follow through and keep things moving
• Excellent organisation and time management capability
• Confidence working in a deadline-driven cyclical environment
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes when needed
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across teams

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements available aligned with the market and client facing role requirements
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time