Principal - Water
Description
QTC is seeking an experienced Principal Water to join the GOCs portfolio, part of QTC's Advisory Division in Brisbane on a permanent basis.
This Principal Water role in the Water and Transport team involves entity-level business, financial and pricing analysis to support funding decisions, as well as program/project-level financial and commercial analysis to inform investment decisions.
Your work will directly contribute to vital water infrastructure investments, enhancing risk management strategies, and improving the financial and economic outcomes for the State Government, Local Governments and their respective water entities.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing thought leadership and strategic, financial and commercial advice on water industry issues to public sector clients.
- Undertaking comprehensive research to stay informed on the latest developments and trends within the water industry and share insights with public sector clients.
- Leading advisory projects, manage project teams and deliver sound financial advice in accordance with internal procedures and protocols.
- Building strong, cooperative relationships with all stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation.
- Ensuring clear, targeted and professional verbal and written communication with clients.
- Sharing water industry insights with colleagues and clients to foster a collective knowledge sharing environment.
About You:
A water sector professional with strong financial and commercial acumen. You may come from a policy, finance or engineering background, bringing a well‑developed understanding of the technical and commercial dimensions of public-sector water management.
You will bring:
- Sound working knowledge of the water sector, including the service delivery cycle, key stakeholders, regulatory frameworks and emerging challenges.
- Demonstrated experience working on public‑sector water‑related issues.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess complex situations and develop effective, innovative solutions.
- Highly developed financial analysis capability to produce high-quality reports and deliver compelling presentations.
- An effective and persuasive communicator, able to influence stakeholders and establish strong, trusted relationships.
- Highly motivated and committed to continuous professional development and learning.
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].