Queensland Treasury Corporation
Associate - Local Government Projects & Advisory
Queensland Treasury Corporation, Yorktown, Indiana, United States, 47396
Build the future with QTCJoin an organisation that has been recognised as ‘one of Australia’s best places to work’, winning multiple Employer of Choice awards in recent years for professional development, employee benefits and culture.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).With a statutory role to advance the financial interests and development of the State, we help to deliver innovative, long-term solutions that contribute to the growth of Queensland’s economy. We protect Queensland’s financial interests and deliver better financial outcomes by centralising the management of our clients’ borrowings, cash investments, and foreign exchange.QTC’s Advisory Division
is focused on supporting financial sustainability and operational excellence across Queensland’s local government sector. The local government team within the Advisory Division supports and assists Councils to:deliver their budgetsimprove their service deliveryidentify and mitigate significant business riskimplement and sustain projects while building internal capabilityQTC’s local government team contributes to projects that create meaningful solutions with impactful outcomes. Our work addresses challenges of today, with results for tomorrow, striving to improve Queensland for generations to come.Purpose of Role:QTC are seeking a motivated Associate to join the Local Government – Projects & Advisory team in Brisbane on a permanent basis. You will support the financial sustainability of councils through effective financial and risk advice. The Associate will work as part of a project team to deliver effective advice and insights to individual councils and to the Local Government Division of the Queensland Government Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works.Responsibilities include:Work as part of a team to provide advice on financial, governance and risk management activities.Bring a risk and continuous improvement mindset to advocate and support change.Collaborate and innovate with excellence to best manage flow of work and information to create value.Bring superior stakeholder engagement skills to champion client centricity – our client's goals are at the heart of everything we do.Supporting the Director and team members on developing strategic projects and delivering key business-as-usual activities.Regional travel can be a requirement of this role.About You:You will bring prior experience from a similar role including:Understanding of local government sector issues and challengesAbility to synthesis the right data independently and identifies solid insights.Knowledge of financial modelling and/or data modelling.Experience in areas such as local government finance or similar, preparing business cases, feasibility studies, optimising businesses is highly regarded.Relationship management skills including the proven ability to develop partnerships with clients and internal teams.Skills in negotiating and facilitating discussions in a variety of situations.Strong report writing, financial analysis and presentation skills.Engaging and persuasive communication styleCritical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.Why will QTC be the best work of your career?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.People:We are an inspired team of solution creators. We believe that curiosity is the ultimate problem solver. That the best teams are united by trust, not divided by ego. And that diversity sets us apart.Culture:We recognise that developing our people leads to their success, that energised teams create brighter outcomes and that with the freedom to challenge, we can strive for better together.Benefits:We are dedicated to investing in your future. We understand that an energised mind is cultivated by time and investment, that developing future leaders requires commitment and that your best work starts with your best self. 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).
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is focused on supporting financial sustainability and operational excellence across Queensland’s local government sector. The local government team within the Advisory Division supports and assists Councils to:deliver their budgetsimprove their service deliveryidentify and mitigate significant business riskimplement and sustain projects while building internal capabilityQTC’s local government team contributes to projects that create meaningful solutions with impactful outcomes. Our work addresses challenges of today, with results for tomorrow, striving to improve Queensland for generations to come.Purpose of Role:QTC are seeking a motivated Associate to join the Local Government – Projects & Advisory team in Brisbane on a permanent basis. You will support the financial sustainability of councils through effective financial and risk advice. The Associate will work as part of a project team to deliver effective advice and insights to individual councils and to the Local Government Division of the Queensland Government Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works.Responsibilities include:Work as part of a team to provide advice on financial, governance and risk management activities.Bring a risk and continuous improvement mindset to advocate and support change.Collaborate and innovate with excellence to best manage flow of work and information to create value.Bring superior stakeholder engagement skills to champion client centricity – our client's goals are at the heart of everything we do.Supporting the Director and team members on developing strategic projects and delivering key business-as-usual activities.Regional travel can be a requirement of this role.About You:You will bring prior experience from a similar role including:Understanding of local government sector issues and challengesAbility to synthesis the right data independently and identifies solid insights.Knowledge of financial modelling and/or data modelling.Experience in areas such as local government finance or similar, preparing business cases, feasibility studies, optimising businesses is highly regarded.Relationship management skills including the proven ability to develop partnerships with clients and internal teams.Skills in negotiating and facilitating discussions in a variety of situations.Strong report writing, financial analysis and presentation skills.Engaging and persuasive communication styleCritical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.Why will QTC be the best work of your career?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.People:We are an inspired team of solution creators. We believe that curiosity is the ultimate problem solver. That the best teams are united by trust, not divided by ego. And that diversity sets us apart.Culture:We recognise that developing our people leads to their success, that energised teams create brighter outcomes and that with the freedom to challenge, we can strive for better together.Benefits:We are dedicated to investing in your future. We understand that an energised mind is cultivated by time and investment, that developing future leaders requires commitment and that your best work starts with your best self. 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).
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