Principal - Sustainability

at  Queensland Treasury Corporation

BUILD THE FUTURE WITH QTC:

Join 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.
At Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), our Advisory Division is on a mission to drive financial sustainability and operational excellence across Queensland’s Government Departments, Local Governments and Government-Owned Corporations. We’re passionate about supporting our clients in achieving their goals and making a lasting impact. We strike a fine balance working alongside government but within a unique corporate setting.
About the team:
The Sustainability team is part of the Industry, Investment and Commercial Team, which collaborates with these clients to create meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. Our work across sustainability and the net zero pathway will directly contribute to better financial sustainability, risk management and economic outcomes for our clients, stakeholders and Queensland.
The Sustainability team will play a key role in advanced data modelling and analysis, research and complex program management activities to support Queensland’s transition to a low carbon economy.

QTC are seeking an experienced Principal to join the Sustainability team as part of our growing Advisory Division in Brisbane.

• Reporting to the team Director, lead the Whole of State (WOS) Emissions Modelling Team, who will be responsible for the development and operation of advanced data modelling and analysis packages, that will support and inform problem solving and decision making with a high attention to detail.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of industry, financial and economic advice to inform Queensland’s pathway to net zero and provide insight into the cost of abatement and the structural challenges emerging from the transition to a low carbon economy, including implications for industry, government and the economy.
• Support the development of reporting tools to measure and track the status of Queensland’s emissions reduction progress.
• Manage external consultants who may be engaged to support the development of models, or provide ad hoc bespoke analysis, investigations or research.
• Take a lead role in self and team development, demonstrating progression of development and willingness to take on stretch opportunities.
• Stay informed about trends in sustainability and support the identification of implications and opportunities for Queensland.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in decarbonisation technologies and bring innovative ideas to support strategic growth.
• Support the wider Industry, Investment and Commercial portfolio and Advisory Division to deliver excellent client outcomes.
• Travel within Australia may be required to fulfil the requirements of this role

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

QTC are seeking an experienced Principal to join the Sustainability team as part of our growing Advisory Division in Brisbane.

• Reporting to the team Director, lead the Whole of State (WOS) Emissions Modelling Team, who will be responsible for the development and operation of advanced data modelling and analysis packages, that will support and inform problem solving and decision making with a high attention to detail.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of industry, financial and economic advice to inform Queensland’s pathway to net zero and provide insight into the cost of abatement and the structural challenges emerging from the transition to a low carbon economy, including implications for industry, government and the economy.
• Support the development of reporting tools to measure and track the status of Queensland’s emissions reduction progress.
• Manage external consultants who may be engaged to support the development of models, or provide ad hoc bespoke analysis, investigations or research.
• Take a lead role in self and team development, demonstrating progression of development and willingness to take on stretch opportunities.
• Stay informed about trends in sustainability and support the identification of implications and opportunities for Queensland.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in decarbonisation technologies and bring innovative ideas to support strategic growth.
• Support the wider Industry, Investment and Commercial portfolio and Advisory Division to deliver excellent client outcomes.
• Travel within Australia may be required to fulfil the requirements of this role.

You will bring prior experience from a similar role including:

• Advanced data modelling and analysis skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage a cohesive project team of professionals.
• Ability to take complex issues and present them in a clear and logical manner that gives the audience a critical understanding of the matter.
• Understanding of Queensland’s emissions profile and the State and Federal Government targets, policies and strategies as they relate to emissions reduction.
• Proficiency in research and reporting.
• Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.
• Relationship management skills including the proven ability to develop partnerships with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent report writing, financial analysis and presentation skills.
• Experience within financial services, resources, industry, agriculture and land, transport or renewable energy.
• Experience in evaluating emission reduction and decarbonisation initiatives (energy, climate or emissions modelling experience well regarded)