Senior Cost Controller, TFLE - Temp Opportunity up to 24 Months

You’re ready to be the steward across a portfolio of work to enable outcomes.

You want to work with big numbers for BIG impact! You're looking for a role where you can be a steward for funding that will shape projects and people.

In this role, you'll:

Joining the Finance Performance and Commercial team this role will see you oversee, coordinate and manage the provision of cost performance analysis for one of Sydney Trains Fleet Maintenance current largest programs, the Tangarra Fleet Life Extension(TFLE) program.

You will manage the financial cost management and control services of this key program ensuring that is aligns with the schedule, come up with accurate factual forecast and drive implementation of the cost control plan within the program for improvement in service quality and sponsor satisfaction.

You will foster collaborative working and provide timely advice to our project managers and sponsors ensuring our forecasts are accurate and provide detailed insights.

Great opportunity to work on a program of this size which will also provide a direct positive impact to the people of Sydney!

This is a temporary opportunity up to 24 months.

Please see the role description for more information and NSW info pack.

About you

You’re naturally proactive and detail-orientated, focused on ensuring accuracy in all cost-related avtivities.

You are a financial expert on project cost controls that has a keen eye for detail willing to utilise your strong analytical and commercial mindset to gain a clear understanding of complex problems and provide solid insights, driving performance through accurate reporting and forecasting to optimise project outcomes.

You enjoy establishing relationships and have the ability to influence, coach and communicate risk cost management. You have strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You're known for being a collaborative person and ensures project stakeholders are kept informed of any cost-related issues or decisions.

You have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in project cost control management, forecasting, analysis and related business process within a large, complex organisation where you’ve managed a $100mill scale program at minimum.

CPA/CA membership or recognised professional accounting body membership is desirable.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 31st August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE.HUGHES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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