Project Controller

Job description

About ElectraNet ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed. The Opportunity ElectraNet is seeking a Project Controller to provide project cost and schedule controls support across a diverse portfolio of capital works and maintenance programs. Working closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules, budgets and performance data to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented project controls professional who enjoys translating complex project data into meaningful insights and recommendations. You'll play an important role in forecasting project performance, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting business decision-making, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of project controls systems, processes and reporting. Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and critical path analysis. Create and manage time-phased project budgets and resource forecasts. Ensure alignment of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) across project systems. Monitor project costs, cashflow, forecasts and schedule performance. Produce project reporting, including cost and schedule variance analysis. Manage Earned Value reporting and performance measurement activities. Support change management processes through impact and forecasting analysis. Assist Project Managers in identifying project risks, contingencies and mitigation strategies. Contribute to maintenance portfolio budgeting and commercial performance analysis. Support tender preparation through Contract Breakdown Structures (CBS) and scheduling inputs. Participate in project audits, closeout activities and asset capitalisation processes. Drive continuous improvement by developing and enhancing project controls methodologies, systems and reporting practices. Build strong relationships across project, delivery, finance and operational teams. About You You are an analytical and solutions-focused project controls professional with experience supporting complex projects in a capital works, engineering, construction or infrastructure environment. You have a strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control and forecasting principles, along with the ability to communicate insights effectively to a range of stakeholders. You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by helping projects achieve successful outcomes. To be successful, you will bring: Experience in project controls. Knowledge of project controls practices across engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigative capabilities. Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost forecasts. Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. The ability to provide timely, practical and value-adding project advice. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Experience using SAP, Microsoft Project Professional and the Microsoft Office Suite. A collaborative and proactive approach to working within multi-disciplinary teams. The ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. Experience within the electricity, utilities or infrastructure sector will be highly regarded. A Certificate in Project Management (desirable). A current South Australian Driver's Licence, or the ability to obtain one. Employee Benefits ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. We are proud to offer a starting base salary of $129,500pa plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%. Some of the other benefits include: 15 days personal/carers leave per year. 5 weeks of annual leave per year. 16 weeks paid parental leave. Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave. Flexible work practices and wellbeing support. Relocation and visa support for this Adelaide based role. Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility. Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture. Support for professional certification and memberships. Regular social events and activities. How To Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via our careers page or click the 'Apply' button on this advert. Submissions will close on 25 September 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone screening and discussion. For more information about the role and to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please visit our careers page or click here . Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here .