Title:  Cost Manager

Title – Cost Manager

Position Number – 70076050

Summary

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. 

 SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

The Rail and Infrastructure Delivery Division is responsible for developing and delivering the SRL East rail infrastructure, including 26km twin tunnels and six new underground stations. This will be delivered through the program of Initial and Early works underway since mid-2022, followed by a Main Works program that will deliver the tunnels, tracks, stations and line-wide infrastructure such as signalling, rolling stock, stabling, maintenance and operational systems. The division manages all aspects of development and delivery, including design, construction, commission and operations, and health and safety.

About the role - key accountabilities

1. Support the SRLA project to ensure delivery within specified scope and budget, relating to the management of cost planning and cost control involving budget allocation, core forecasting, cashflow forecasting, cost review, variance analysis, and cost reporting across the work programs.
2. Manage the cost planning and cost control functions across the delivery teams and ensure integration with planning and scheduling, financial accounting and commercial functions.
3. Ensure accurate and timely reporting is provided by the delivery teams and consolidate into wider SRLA program reports; advise senior management on matters arising; and recommend improvements and mitigating actions.
4. Provide leadership and support to the delivery teams to ensure:
   1. Cost Control systems and procedures are implemented in accordance with established procedures across the packages.
   2. Contribute to cost risk analysis, cost forecasts, cashflow forecasts and reports are prepared and documented appropriately, are checked and reviewed and validated in accordance with government requirements.
   3. Detailed reviews of tender pricing schedules, cost risks, contractor forecasts, payment claims and variation claims are undertaken; and suitable recommendations are made.
   4. Vigilant project monitoring, analysis and change control is applied throughout the project using best practice techniques.
5. Interface with other delivery team members and departments within SRLA, consultants, advisors, delivery partners, contractors and wider government participants to promote the effective cost management of the program.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Wednesday 16th July 2025

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

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