Max Birjak
Melbourne
Summary
Project Controller at AusNet with experience in project delivery, governance, and performance reporting. Using data to support forecasting and uncover insights that support project and portfolio decisions. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office. Seeking to move into a planning analyst role where I can apply my experience within Ausnet to support the Preventative Maintenance Program.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controller
AusNet
01.2025 - Current
- Streamlined monthly distribution reporting using intermediate Excel skills, simplifying end-of-month processes.
- Implemented governance controls in the Customer Works Portfolio to manage AUC and support timely project delivery.
- Supported financial forecasting to identify project risks and issues, aiding project managers to resolve these issues when needed.
- Supported project managers in resolving financial issues across projects, including accruals, NPV models, and change requests.
- Gained Experience with SAP tools including PPM, Project Builder, work orders, and purchase orders.
Business Graduate
AusNet
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked across the following areas of the business, gaining a deep understanding of AusNet, it's stakeholders, and processes; Customer Works, Major Projects, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain - Distribution
- Developed an excel pain-gain model to analyze project cost outcomes across scenarios
- Managed bulk public lighting and low-complexity customer projects, maintaining external stakeholder communication and ensuring contract compliance.
- Acquired SAP skills in managing and processing work orders.
- Developed working knowledge of SAP material management functionality.
- Built an excel model to assess contract indexing and material cost impact.
- Led audit of strategic spares inventory and updated policy to align with operational needs.
- Built and implemented material dashboard in Excel to track items under period order contracts.
Administrative Assistant
ATC Insurance
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed a high-volume inbox, prioritized emails, and ensured timely follow-up.
- Ensured compliance of offers and quotes by reviewing, documenting, and maintaining records.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Finance & Economics
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Skills
- SAP
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Office
- Project Governance
Timeline
Project Controller
AusNet
01.2025 - Current
Business Graduate
AusNet
02.2023 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
ATC Insurance
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Business - Finance & Economics
RMIT University