Portfolio Governance and Sustainability Officer

Queensland Country Bank; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking a motivated Portfolio Governance and Sustainability Officer to enhance their project governance and sustainability efforts. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to support compliance and strategic objectives in Townsville, Brisbane, or Cairns. This full-time position offers development opportunities and emphasizes analytical skills, project governance knowledge, and an understanding of sustainability topics.

Benefits

Work life balance and flexible working options

Community Volunteer Leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Wellness Program

Discounts on Banking and Health Insurance products

Cultural lunches and social clubs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to articulate information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in progressing key initiatives in governance and sustainability.
• Contribute to carbon reporting and compliance with policies.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of project management practices

Exceptional communication abilities

Time management skills

Stakeholder management skills

Understanding of sustainability topics

Willingness to learn greenhouse gas calculation

Job description

Portfolio Governance and Sustainability Officer

This newly created role will combine your passion for project governance and environmental and social impact.

Queensland Country is committed to being environmentally, culturally and socially responsible and recognises that people are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a motivated and analytical minded Portfolio Governance and Sustainability Officer to join our Sustainability and Portfolio Governance team and sit within the broader People and Culture department.

This role will assist in progressing key initiatives across the Portfolio Management Office and Sustainability functions. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, this role will contribute to the organisations preparation and understanding of portfolio management and sustainability initiatives and carbon reporting.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in upholding compliance with policies and contributing to the overall strategic objectives of the organisation. This is a full-time position based on a 38-hour work week, located at either our Townsville Head Office, Brisbane City Office or Cairns Administration Centre.

About You

With previous experience in project management, strong interpersonal skills and a thirst for analysis and reporting, this newly created role will provide an exciting opportunity to further develop your skills across not one but two key business areas and provide opportunity to create genuine environmental and social impact.

• Analytical and problem solving skills, with a focus on interpreting information and identifying actionable insights
• Knowledge and application of project management practices and project governance
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to articulate information in a clear, concise manner for a range of audiences
• Effective time management skills and flexible to changing priorities
• Strong customer service delivery and stakeholder management skills
• A general understanding and interest in core sustainability topics including social impact and the roles of mitigation and adaption relating to Climate Change
• Understanding or willingness to learn greenhouse gas calculation and methodology (desirable)

What We Offer

• Work life balance and flexible working options
• Community Volunteer Leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our Wellness Program
• Discounts on your Banking and Health Insurance products
• Cultural lunches and social clubs
• Excellent training and development opportunities

How to Apply

To apply for this role please follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. Applications close Friday 10 October 2025 at 5pm. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.

Queensland Country Bank is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.