Senior Treasury Analyst

Department of Queensland Treasury; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Queensland Treasury is seeking a Senior Treasury Analyst to support financial and public policy outcomes in the Social Policy and Analytics team. You will monitor agency performance and provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders and ministers across government.

In this role you will analyse complex budget and policy issues, prepare high‑quality submissions and reports, and build productive relationships with stakeholders to address time-sensitive challenges and safeguard

Qualifications

• Proficient in monitoring and interpreting financial and policy data.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Broad expertise in analysis and formulation of public policy.
• Excellent communication tailored to the audience.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently on time‑sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the state budget.
• Providing financial and economic advice.
• Optimising public infrastructure investment.
• Collecting state revenue.
• Administering grants for first home buyers.
• Monitoring the performance of state commercial entities.
• Keeping Queensland’s workplaces healthy, safe and fair.

Skills

Monitoring & analysis

Clear communication

Research & analysis

Public policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Teamwork / independence

Job description

Your opportunity

Join Queensland Treasury as a Senior Treasury Analyst and help shape financial and public policy outcomes for Queensland. This opportunities is available in the Social Policy and Analytics team. You will monitor agency performance and contribute to fiscally sound public policy. You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders across government to resolve complex issues, manage key processes and deliver clear, evidence-based advice.

In this role, you will

• Research, analyse and evaluate complex budget, financial management and public policy issues.
• Monitor and interpret agencies' financial and non-financial performance, coordinate budget and reporting requirements, and prepare fit-for-purpose reports.
• Identify key financial and policy risks and develop practical strategies and strategic responses.
• Prepare high-quality submissions, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence for senior executives, ministers, Cabinet and intergovernmental forums, often within tight timeframes.
• Build productive relationships, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, and represent Treasury on committees and cross-government working groups.
• Lead projects and crucial government processes while supporting organisational strategy and priorities.

What experience you will bring

• Skill in monitoring, interpreting and analysing financial and non-financial performance information and data.
• High-level ability to communicate technical financial and/or policy concepts and convey meaning to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Broad expertise in analysis and formulation of public policy.
• Excellent communication skills that are tailored to the audience.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently on complex, time-sensitive tasks.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706627/26

Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

Queensland Treasury is dedicated to delivering prosperity for Queenslanders now and into the future. We pursue this through our strategic priorities to:

• support economic growth, job creation and fiscal strength
• improve services for Queenslanders
• ensure safe, productive and fair workplaces.

Our remit encompasses a range of critical functions including:

• administering grants and collecting taxes
• providing economic and commercial advice to government
• keeping workplaces safe and fair through the Office of Industrial Relations.

Key responsibilities

Preparing the state budget

Providing financial and economic advice

Optimising public infrastructure infrastructure investment

Collecting state revenue

Administering grants for first home buyers

Monitoring the performance of the state’s commercial businesses

Keeping Queensland’s workplaces healthy, safe and fair

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.