Portfolio Cost Specialist

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We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

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About the role

AGL has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Portfolio Cost Specialist (Controller) to join AGL’s Construction - Planning & Performance team, supporting the delivery of large‑scale energy infrastructure projects across AGL’s Energy Assets portfolio.

This role can be based out of AGL’s Sydney or Melbourne corporate offices, with flexibility to work from AGL offices and occasional travel to project and operational sites as required. You’ll be part of a high‑impact, collaborative team working at the centre of AGL’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.

What you will be doing

As a Portfolio Cost Specialist, you will provide expert cost estimation, budget baselining, forecasting and cost performance insight across AGL’s construction portfolio, supporting transparent decision‑making and strong delivery outcomes.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Developing and reviewing detailed client-side construction cost estimates across projects of varying scale and complexity, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with approved scope

• Establishing, maintaining and monitoring project budget baselines, forecasts and actuals in line with the Construction Operating Model

• Leading project cost monitoring and reporting cycles, including variance analysis, trend analysis and forecast‑at‑completion

• Monitoring commitments, actuals and accruals, ensuring appropriate coding, timing and alignment with work breakdown and cost structures

• Identifying cost risks, opportunities and emerging issues, supporting escalation and mitigation strategies as required

• Providing evidence‑based cost insights to support lifecycle gates, governance forums and senior decision‑making

• Supporting re‑forecasting, baseline changes and recovery scenarios through robust cost analysis

• Partnering with planning, risk and project delivery teams to support integrated cost‑schedule‑risk performance insight

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong construction cost expertise, analytical capability and the ability to operate confidently across complex project environments:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline

• Certification in cost and estimating (e.g. AACE CCP / CEP or equivalent) highly regarded

• Demonstrated experience supporting construction or infrastructure projects with cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting (ideally managing EPC, D&C and JV contracts)

• Strong capability in cost monitoring, variance analysis, trend analysis and cost performance reporting

• Sound understanding of the interface between cost, schedule and risk at a project level

• Experience supporting governance reviews, lifecycle gates and portfolio‑level reporting

• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and delivery teams

• Ability to apply sound professional judgement in complex, fast‑moving and highly regulated environments

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans

• Participate in Energise – our reward & recognition program

• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer

• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year

• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives

• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions

• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals

Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Don’t tick all the boxes? That’s okay! We would love to receive your application!

Applications will close on 24 April 2026.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

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