Title: Manager, Cost Control
About VHBA
The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.
The Opportunity
As the Manager, Cost Control, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring strong financial governance and cost certainty across VHBA’s portfolio of complex health infrastructure projects.
Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, you will lead all aspects of project cost control, including budget allocation, cost forecasting, cash flow management, cost variance analysis and change control. You will provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to support informed decision-making and ensure projects are delivered within approved funding.
You will oversee cost and performance reporting, identify emerging risks and trends, and support delivery teams to manage cost impacts and mitigation strategies across the project lifecycle. The role also contributes to the development of business cases through detailed cost estimates and benchmarking analysis, supporting value-for-money outcomes aligned with government objectives.
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced cost control professional who thrives in a fast-paced, large-scale project environment and is motivated to influence outcomes on projects of significant public value.
Key aspects of the role include:
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Managing end-to-end project cost control, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis and change management
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Providing expert input into business cases and investment proposals through accurate cost estimating and benchmarking
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Maintaining and enhancing project cost control systems to ensure data integrity and high-quality reporting
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Overseeing cost and performance reporting to identify emerging risks, trends and deviations
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Participating in contractor tender and bid evaluations and assessing variations, claims and cost impacts
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Reviewing and processing monthly contractor progress claims in line with contractual and budget approvals
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Supporting delivery teams with cost risk assessment, mitigation strategies and change management
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Partnering closely with commercial, legal and finance teams to deliver integrated, best-for-project outcomes
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Contributing to continuous improvement of cost control systems, tools and practices
We are looking for:
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A highly experienced cost control professional with a strong background in major construction or infrastructure projects
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Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and project cost control methodologies
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Strong analytical capability with the ability to critically review forecasts and provide clear, evidence-based advice
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Experience identifying and managing cost risks in complex delivery environments
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A confident communicator who can prepare clear reports and engage effectively with senior stakeholders
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A collaborative professional who builds strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
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Someone comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and complex project environments
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Experience with Ecosys or similar cost management systems will be highly regarded
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is highly regarded
To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.
Interested in working with VHBA?
Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
We don’t want you to miss out! Please only apply for this position via the “Apply” button as emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday the 22nd of January 2026.
If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact TalentPeopleandCapability.vhba@vida.vic.gov.au
Further information
VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.
