Project Controls Portfolio Manager

• Lead project controls across major gas turbine outages 
• Drive planning, cost control and risk across capital works 
• Brisbane based

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About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Overhauls, you’ll provide strategic and hands-on project controls leadership across a portfolio of major gas turbine outages and projects. Working closely with Major Overhaul Managers, you’ll drive best-practice planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk control while uplifting capability across the project controls function.

Why the role matters?

• Lead planning, scheduling, cost control and change management across a portfolio of major gas turbine outages and capital projects
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules to support progress tracking, forecasting and decision‑making
• Provide critical path analysis, performance reporting and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders
• Leverage SAP and planning tools to ensure accurate financials, forecasting and governance
• Coach and mentor project controls professionals, embedding consistent standards and continuous improvement

What will you bring?

• Extensive experience in project controls within power generation, energy, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong capability across SAP, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project for complex outage and project planning
• A solid background in cost control, forecasting, earned value and risk management on large capital works
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and work autonomously in high‑pressure delivery environments
• A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to safety, quality and outcomes

So, why join us? 

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 89315 or apply now.

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Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

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