Welcome to the AACE Australian Section

About the AACE Australian Section

The AACE Australian Section is part of AACE International, the leading professional organization for cost engineering and total cost management. With over 9,500 members globally, AACE provides the tools, certifications, and resources professionals need to deliver successful projects.
 
We connect cost engineering and project controls experts across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. Whether your focus is cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, claims & disputes, or project planning, you’ll find networking, resources, and professional development opportunities that help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

AACE Membership Benefits

In addition to local networking and professional connections, AACE membership gives you access to powerful technical and career resources, including:

These resources support both career development and project success at every stage of the project lifecycle. Learn more on the Membership Hub.

Announcements

  • Preliminary Partnership with Zaccaria Recruitment – Priority Opportunities for AACE Members meeting

    I am pleased to announce that we have reached a preliminary agreement with Zaccaria Recruitment to collaborate in bringing high‑calibre project controls and cost engineering professionals from the AACE community into key roles across Australia.
    As part of this partnership:

    Zaccaria Recruitment will begin posting more roles through AACE Australia channels.
    AACE Australia members will receive priority consideration for suitable opportunities.
    Job information will be shared regularly to support the professional growth and mobility of our community.


    Featured Opportunity: Project Scheduler – Darwin, NT
    With continued growth across major projects, Zaccaria Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler for a long‑term opportunity in the Northern Territory.
    Relocation support is available for the right candidate.
    Apply via:
    https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4368953646/?trk=mcm
    If this role appeals to you, please apply directly to Michael Zaccaria and include:
    Subject Line: “AACEi Australia”
    This ensures priority handling for our members.

  • Peer Tip Submission

    The AACE Australia section is collecting peer tips and lessons learned to share with our local community.

    If you have a practical idea, shortcut, or lesson from your work in cost engineering, project controls, planning, estimating, or related areas, we’d like to hear from you.

    You can submit your tip using our short online form: AACE Australia – Peer Tip Submission Form

    We welcome tips such as:

    • A process or tool that has worked well for you

    • A lesson learned from a project challenge

    • A simple practice that improves accuracy, communication, or efficiency

    Peer tips will be shared on the online community, in our monthly newsletter, and on the section's LinkedIn page.

     

    Thank you for helping share knowledge and strengthen the AACE Australia community.

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