Zenith Energy | Perth Head Office | Monday to Friday

Enjoy working with numbers, spotting discrepancies and keeping costs on track? Put your attention to detail to work on energy projects.

Zenith Energy is on a growth fast track and , we’re looking for a Costing Officer to join our Project Services team. This opportunity could suit someone beginning their career in cost control, or someone who enjoys hands-on cost tracking and reporting and wants to continue contributing in a dedicated officer role

About the role

Reporting to the Project Controller, you’ll help our project teams understand what they’re spending, how costs compare with budgets and where attention is needed. Your work will help turn day-to-day cost information into accurate reporting that supports project decisions

• Maintain accurate project cost records in our cost management system.
• Track expenditure against budgets and help identify discrepancies.
• Support forecasting, cash flow tracking and cost reporting.
• Check cost information with vendors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist with variance analysis, helping explain differences between planned and actual costs.
• Work with Project Services, Estimating and Engineering to keep financial information current.
• Help identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy and manage expenditure.

About you

You enjoy detailed work and take satisfaction in keeping information accurate, organised and up to date. You’re comfortable working through spreadsheets, checking figures and following up information.

You’ll bring:

• At least two years experience.
• An interest in project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• An organised approach and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
• A qualification in Business, Accounting, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Some exposure to cost control, finance, accounts or project administration would be useful. Experience in construction, energy or mining, and familiarity with Pronto, would also be welcomed.

What We Offer

We invite you to join us to build a greener future. Your role here makes a genuine impact!

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive salary with annual remuneration reviews
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Novated leasing options
• $4,000 employee referral bonus
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
• Study Support Program and ongoing career development
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Ready to Apply?

Zenith Energy is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact: recruitment@zenithenergy.com.au.