Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters giving you more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region
• Airport parking for FIFO employees

The opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Cost Controller to join our on-site team. In this role, you will deliver cost administration and support to the Karara Maintenance team, ensuring data is accurately captured to enable reliable reporting and effective cost management. 

This role operates on a 5 days on and 2 days off / 4 days on and 3 days off FIFO or DIDO roster. 

To be successful in this role, you must have the following: 

• A tertiary qualification in Finance or related field
• Experience in cost administration or a similar role within the resource sector
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using ERP systems - SAP preferred 
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• National Police clearance

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee internal and external maintenance costs, ensuring allocations align with approved budgets and forecast expectations
• Assist in preparing departmental forecasts, budgets, cost reports, presentations, and KPIs
• Coordinate daily tasks alongside competing priorities to meet required deadlines
• Contribute to identifying, developing, and implementing improvement initiatives within the cost control function
• Monitor and report on departmental objectives, risks, opportunities, and achievements in a proactive manner
• Reconcile and process maintenance invoices from major contractors, ensuring purchase orders are closed monthly
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide additional ad hoc support to senior onsite management 

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Camp Facilities:

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation - permanent rooms (no motelling)
• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, tennis, cricket facilities
• Village shop and supporting amenities

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au