Senior Cost Manager/ Associate to support Data Center, defense projects in Sydney and support wider Sydney Cost Management team. While the candidate will be placed within the MEP team.

• Senior cost manager providing support to the team across all aspects of projects including cost estimates, quantity take-off, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, progress claim and variation assessment, final account close-out.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan report.
• Measurement of all building elements for cost plan.
• Engage with market to obtain quotations / pricing to support cost estimate.
• Progress claim and variation assessments and valuations.

Agency:

THE WORLD OF is an experiential agency at the juncture of culture, technology and the human condition. A pioneer of imaginative world-building, it transports audiences through new dimensions, forging moments of meaningful exchange. 

The studio’s practice is deeply rooted in archival research and incisive collaborations—with artists, designers, architects, musicians and creative technologists. At its core is the belief that emotional connection is grounded in the physical: tangible, sensory, in-person experiences. Its clientele are global, moving between disciplines and markets. 

THE WORLD OF was formerly known as Kat&Co, a name it traded under for over a decade. Their award-winning team remain at the helm of the rebranded agency. Offices are located in Surry Hills.

Role:

The Associate Producer at THE WORLD OF, plays a pivotal role in bringing visionary projects to life. You’ll work closely with a diverse creative and production team,  supporting the entire lifecycle of projects—from concept to execution. 

The Associate Producer will help shape the reputation of THE WORLD OF as an agency that is unrelenting in its commitment to originality, design, and detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and proposals that push the boundaries of experiential marketing and design.
• Oversee and manage various aspects of our projects, ensuring that every detail aligns with THE WORLD OF’s high standards and that timelines are met.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring that their expectations are not just met but exceeded.
• Source, brief, and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring that we maximize value while maintaining the integrity of our creative vision.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring profitability while delivering exceptional outcomes.
• Support the delivery of projects on-site, ensuring that the final execution meets the high standards expected by both the client and THE WORLD OF.

Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years experience in events, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, design, and innovation.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work closely with a diverse team of creatives.

• Sydney-based—able to work from the Surry Hills office 5 days per week
• Communication excellence
• Organizational excellence
• Collaborative & Proactive
• Production support excellence
• Strong work ethic
• Passion for events

Regular optional creative offsites, including theatre, events, exhibitions, and meals.

• Leading Industry Fund - Recognised as a LinkedIn Top 5 Place To Work 
• 6 Month Fixed Term Contract 
• Accounts Payable, Administration Focus 
• Sydney Located 
• Hybrid Working Model - Blend of Sydney CBD Office & Home 

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

The purpose of the role is to support the effectiveness of Rest's accounts payable and corporate credit card functions while also supporting other functions within Finance and Investment Operations.

• Administer Rest’s accounts payable function; this includes setting up new payees, maintaining approver master lists, monitoring and managing workflow status and responding to queries received by the AP team inbox.
• Administer Rest’s corporate cards including applications, deletions and changes to limits as well as responding to queries.
• Administrator of the Expense Management System (EMS) including onboarding and offboarding of all staff, providing training to corporate card holders and processing of out of pocket expense reimbursements.
• Reviewing expense allocations in the EMS.
• Ongoing review and maintenance of delegation protocols and expenses policies.
• Preparation of quarterly reporting summary of Directors’ and Chairman’s expenses for sign off.
• Quarterly analysis of corporate card expenditure.
• Liaising as a business contact between Rest and our travel provider.
• Preparation of bi-annual report for Payment Times Reporting Scheme.
• Preparation of ad-hoc expense reporting or supporting internal and external reviews as required.

• Lead cost manager on number of projects responsible for all deliverables and successful project outcome.  Responsibilities across preconstruction, procurement, and post contract activities.
• Client relationship development
• Team management
• Leading delivery of number of projects, lead point of contact for project stakeholders and client.
• Mentoring and guiding more junior staff members  
• Lead cost manager on projects.
• Leading fee proposals.
• Involvement in business generation sessions, securing new opportunities.
• Management of T&T financials on project and commission management.
• Assisting, eventually leading, carbon calculation services.