Contract Administrator

Cost Controller Tier 1 Mining Company | 12-Month Contract

Hourly Rate:$72–$94 per hour
Contract Length: 12 months
Experience Level: 3–7 years

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Cost Controller to join a Tier 1 mining company on a 12-month contract. This role will play a key part in supporting project and operational cost control, ensuring strong commercial governance, accurate forecasting, and reliable financial reporting.
You will work closely with project, commercial, and operational teams to drive cost performance and support informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end cost control activities including cost tracking, variance analysis, accruals, and reporting
• Support contract administration activities such as compliance, variations, payment processes, correspondence, and record keeping
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts and estimates, identifying emerging risks and cost trends early
• Prepare and maintain high-quality commercial documentation including cost reports, change registers, cashflow summaries, claims, and audit-ready records
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across cost control systems, reporting, and commercial processes

• 3–7 years’ experience in a cost control or commercial role, ideally within mining, resources, projects, or operations
• Solid understanding of contracts, claims management, commercial processes, and financial governance
• Strong forecasting, estimating, and financial analysis skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP or project systems such as SAP (or similar)

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Project Management, or a related discipline

• Competitive hourly rate of $72–$94 per hour
• 12-month contract with a Tier 1 mining organisation
• Exposure to complex projects and a high-performing commercial environment