Senior Associate - Local Government (12 month contract)

At Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), our work matters. As the State's central financing authority, we help Queensland Government agencies, local governments and other public sector entities achieve sustainable financial outcomes that benefit Queenslanders.

We're seeking a motivated and commercially minded Senior Associate to join our Local Government, Education and Governance team on a 12-month maximum term contract. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that influence the long-term financial sustainability, governance and operational performance of public sector organisations across Queensland.

The opportunity

You will work with a diverse range of clients including local governments, education institutions and state government agencies, supporting projects that address real-world challenges and improve the social and economic wellbeing of Queensland communities.

Working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, you will contribute to engagements across areas such as:

• Financial sustainability and performance improvement
• Infrastructure and asset management
• Strategic governance and decision-making
• Business cases and feasibility assessments
• Risk management and organisational improvement
• Data analysis, modelling and evidence-based insights
• Capability uplift and change initiatives

No two projects are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple sectors while developing your advisory, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you'll bring

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with a genuine interest in helping clients solve complex problems.

You will likely have:

• At least five years' professional experience in consulting, local government, finance, infrastructure, governance, economics, public sector advisory or a related field
• Experience working within or alongside local government, particularly in financial management, risk management, asset management or governance
• Strong financial modelling, data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing business cases, feasibility studies or strategic recommendations
• Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills
• Confidence facilitating discussions and building trusted stakeholder relationships
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, business, accounting, law, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline

Build the future with QTC:

QTC is the central financing authority for the Queensland Government and provides financial resources and services for the State. We manage the State's funding program in the global capital markets to deliver sustainable and cost-effective borrowings for the Queensland Government, local governments, and other related entities (our clients).

We do work that improves Queensland for generations. We are a leader in finance, creating meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. We set the standard in financial solutions. We address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow.

Benefit from a best-in-class professional development program, flexible work, leadership programs, study support, paid-parental leave, salary packaging and a corporate wellbeing program (including discounts for you and your family to a range of fitness facilities close to home or work).

At QTC we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of any accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team [email protected].