Occupation

223932 Cost Controller

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Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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223932 Cost Controller

Measures, analyses and monitors the cost of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure completion within allocated budgets, and recommends changes to reduce expenses.

Alternative title

  • Project Cost Controller

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Analyses production and cost data to determine if projects will be completed within the allocated budget, and to forecast expenses and potential cost savings
  • Analyses and maintains records of the variance between allocated budgets and actual project costs using cost control tools
  • Oversees the distribution of budgeted funds throughout the lifecycle of projects to identify variances and provide recommendations to minimise cost overruns
  • Develops and analyses cost reports, and communicates the results to the project team and Managers