Costing & Scheduling Analyst

We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information and Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

We are seeking a 1-year fixed term, full-time opportunity for a Costing & Scheduling Analyst to join our Operational Technology (OT) team to provide project cost analysis and reporting services to support project management requirements including design, delivery, commissioning and integration.

You will engage with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to coordinate cost and scheduling services for the team and will utilise your demonstrated experience within a project management environment to provide high level cost and scheduling support to Project Management teams. Utilise your excellent interpersonal skills working closely with our internal customers, influence key outcomes, whilst being front and centre of service delivery.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve:

• Undertake Project Controls Services inc. scheduling and cost control of portfolio of 50+ projects
• Collect and analyse information to determine costs of project activities, reporting variations and identifying savings and benefit opportunities. Provide scheduling, cost analysis and financial reporting
• Periodically prepare and analyse reports measuring the difference between actual costs against agreed baseline costs and breaking down cash flow information into meaningful, easily understandable and actionable information
• Develop and maintain cash flow and schedules for OT projects for all stages of the asset creation process as required
• Provide support to the Project Manager through maintenance of project status reports, identification of project performance issues, recommending actions to resolve issues where appropriate
• Assist in the development of project and contract work breakdown structures and maintain costing information in accordance with Corporation’s adopted PMBOK project management principles and practices
• Progress reporting to the management including budget control, physical progress (S-Curve), cash flow variance analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM) 

Key skills and experience:

• Degree level qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering or relevant discipline, with experience in cost and scheduling analytics (ideally IT/OT) in a government or large, multidisciplinary corporation
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and demonstrated computing skills in financial software, project management software and applications including SAP PS (Project System) and Microsoft suite of systems
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of engineering asset creation, project planning and costing, project analysis, control and support and project reporting
• Extensive experience providing analytical services, and knowledge of large multilayer governance frameworks
• Stakeholder influence & negotiation skills with technical and executive audiences; clear written communication.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of building Power BI dashboards, with ability to develop data visualizations to support project reporting and analytics (advantageous).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with stakeholders of all levels

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Monday 26^th January 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website