Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Contract Duration: August 2026 – June 2027 (Approx. 10 months) with potential extension options up to June 2028
Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: Active NV1 Clearance required
Classification: EL1 Equivalent
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this job offer closes 27 august 2026
job details
this job offer closes 27 august 2026
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- fyshwick, australian capital territory
posted 27 july 2026
- reference number
- 90M0712568_2506115149964867517
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job details
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Estimator & Scheduler to join a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting major technology and innovation initiatives.
In this role, you will work closely with project delivery areas to build, validate, and align defensible cost models with integrated project schedules. Beyond delivery, a key component of this engagement involves structured capability building and knowledge transfer to upskill internal teams and embed long-term best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Estimating & Modeling: Develop, maintain, and update detailed capability cost models and costing tools (such as Capability Costing Tool) in alignment with government costing methodologies, approval processes, and governance frameworks.
Project Scheduling: Build and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring they accurately capture scope, milestones, and dependencies while staying fully aligned with cost assumptions.
Assurance & Compliance: Conduct thorough assurance reviews of cost estimates and supporting documentation ahead of senior executive briefings, tracking and resolving any audit or compliance findings.
Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring: Execute a structured knowledge transfer plan by mentoring internal staff, running coaching sessions, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sustainable internal capability.
Market & Financial Analysis: Analyse market data and financial input to ensure cost breakdown structures meet high-fidelity standards.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Life Cycle Costing Expertise: Proven experience in life-cycle cost estimation methods, cost breakdown structures, and risk/uncertainty analysis within large-scale government or defense environments.
Scheduling Proficiency: Strong technical expertise in project scheduling and aligning schedule dependencies with cost models.
Government Financial Frameworks: Strong familiarity with government budget processes, financial operational rules, and capability assurance standards.
Mentoring & Process Design: Experience in capability uplift, coaching, and developing clear SOPs or operational guidance for teams.
Requirements
Clearance: Active NV1 Security Clearance.
Location: Based in or willing to work on-site in Fairbairn, ACT.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Location: Fairbairn, ACT
Contract Duration: August 2026 – June 2027 (Approx. 10 months) with potential extension options up to June 2028
Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: Active NV1 Clearance required
Classification: EL1 Equivalent
...
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Estimator & Scheduler to join a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting major technology and innovation initiatives.
In this role, you will work closely with project delivery areas to build, validate, and align defensible cost models with integrated project schedules. Beyond delivery, a key component of this engagement involves structured capability building and knowledge transfer to upskill internal teams and embed long-term best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Estimating & Modeling: Develop, maintain, and update detailed capability cost models and costing tools (such as Capability Costing Tool) in alignment with government costing methodologies, approval processes, and governance frameworks.
Project Scheduling: Build and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring they accurately capture scope, milestones, and dependencies while staying fully aligned with cost assumptions.
Assurance & Compliance: Conduct thorough assurance reviews of cost estimates and supporting documentation ahead of senior executive briefings, tracking and resolving any audit or compliance findings.
Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring: Execute a structured knowledge transfer plan by mentoring internal staff, running coaching sessions, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build sustainable internal capability.
Market & Financial Analysis: Analyse market data and financial input to ensure cost breakdown structures meet high-fidelity standards.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Life Cycle Costing Expertise: Proven experience in life-cycle cost estimation methods, cost breakdown structures, and risk/uncertainty analysis within large-scale government or defense environments.
Scheduling Proficiency: Strong technical expertise in project scheduling and aligning schedule dependencies with cost models.
Government Financial Frameworks: Strong familiarity with government budget processes, financial operational rules, and capability assurance standards.
Mentoring & Process Design: Experience in capability uplift, coaching, and developing clear SOPs or operational guidance for teams.
Requirements
Clearance: Active NV1 Security Clearance.
Location: Based in or willing to work on-site in Fairbairn, ACT.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
qualification
- Proven experience in life-cycle cost estimation methods
- cost breakdown structures
- and risk/uncertainty analysis within large-scale government or defense environments.
