Senior Associate - Sustainability Modelling
Description
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.
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 Senior Associate role in the Sustainability team will play a key role in supporting Queensland’s transition to a low carbon economy. Underpinning Government’s ability to effectively manage the transition is comprehensive data to inform decision making. The application of your advanced data modelling and analysis, research, program management and complex problem-solving skills will address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow, striving to improve Queensland for generations to come.
About the role:
QTC are seeking a talented Senior Associate (Data & Modelling) to join the Sustainability team as part of our growing Advisory Division in Brisbane. Reporting to the team Principal you will contribute to the design, 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. The purpose of this role includes:
- Lead and/or contribute to the delivery 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 to measure and track the status of Queensland’s emissions reduction progress.
- 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.
- Work collaboratively with other team members in supporting the Director of Sustainability achieve the team’s strategy and objectives
- Travel within Australia may be required.
About You:
If you are purpose driven with a strong interest in sustainability and the transition to a low carbon economy this role could be for you. If you have experience in areas such as data modelling, analytics and abatement assessment (energy, climate or GHG modelling experience is well regarded) we would love to hear from you. You might bring exposure from a variety of settings including data science, financial services, resources, industry, agriculture and land, transport or renewable energy. Within our unique corporate settings, QTC provides a balance of impact, challenge and growth for our people given QTC’s strong mandate to improve financial outcomes.
You will bring:
- Advanced data modelling and analysis skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to take complex issues and present them in a clear and logical manner that gives the audience a critical understanding of the matter.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- 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.
- Tertiary qualification in a mathematics, data, finance, economics, engineering, science, or related field.
- Experience in coding, with proficiency in Python, R. or equivalent.
- Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.
- Excellent report writing, financial analysis and presentation skills.
QTC
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).