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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Accounting

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Project Cost Officer

Work. Do you have a passion about delivering financial administration support within a dynamic project environment?  Come and join Sunwater as our Project Cost Officer where you will provide operational delivery of day-to-day costing/finance, procurement and financial administrative services whilst ensuring the service provided is timely, effective and responsive to project team requirements. 

In addition, you will:

  • Perform accounting, administrative and personnel transactions and maintaining accurate records within the project.
  • Perform activities associated with procurement, accounts payable and receivable and systems application (SAP).
  • Monitor the financial position of project and work orders and ensure only correct charges are being debited to projects or work orders.
  • Undertake financial reporting to enable accurate project or work order tracking and to indicate the overall financial position of various projects. 

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong understanding of financial management including budgets, revenue, cost, P&L, risk and opportunity accruals and fixed costs.  You will have previous experience in supporting a cost or finance team, proven experience in the use and management of a financial system (including SAP), and a diploma level (or higher) qualification in a relevant field. Prior experience in a major project or construction environment would be advantageous.

You will also have:

  • Strong Communication – Well-developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare written technical reports, memos, presentations, and other communications in a clear and logical manner.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Analytical Thinking – understanding of analytical and conceptual skills including the capability to analyse data, identify anomalies and implement appropriate solutions.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

  • Base salary starting from $97,421.48 for a standard 38-hour week
  • 12.75% superannuation
  • Access to banked time and TOIL
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life - At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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