Join Queensland Treasury at the centre of major infrastructure and investment decisions that shape Queensland’s future. As a Principal Commercial Analyst, you will provide high-quality commercial and financial advice on complex projects, working closely with government agencies and industry to support sound investment decisions and value-for-money outcomes. Drawing on your commercial acumen and strong stakeholder skills, you will help assess delivery models, challenge assumptions and provide practical, evidence-based advice to senior decision-makers. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to high-impact projects while operating in a trusted central agency environment that values integrity, collaboration and professional growth.

Job details

Your new opportunity
Queensland Treasury plays a central role in supporting the Government's infrastructure and investment priorities. We are seeking a Principal Commercial Analyst to join our Commercial Project Advisory team within the Infrastructure Projects group.

In this role, you will work on complex and high-profile commercial matters, supporting government engagement with major infrastructure projects and private sector partners. You will contribute to practical, well-considered advice that informs investment decisions and delivery approaches across government, helping ensure projects are affordable, viable and deliver long-term value for Queenslanders.

This is an opportunity to apply your commercial expertise in a trusted central agency environment, where your work will directly influence outcomes of state-wide significance.

In this role, you will:
• Support the delivery of high-quality commercial, financial and transaction advice to government agencies and Treasury, particularly in relation to investment decisions, business cases, procurement and delivery models.
• Contribute to the development and assessment of delivery strategies, including Public Private Partnerships and other commercial models, by analysing risks, market capability and commercial structures.
• Analyse financial and commercial documentation such as feasibility assessments, financial models, cost estimates and demand forecasts to support robust, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support commercial assurance activities by constructively challenging assumptions, methodologies and commercial positions to strengthen project proposals.
• Build and manage effective working relationships with stakeholders across government and industry to support market engagement, negotiations and coordinated advice.
• Assist in resolving complex issues by contributing to timely, practical and outcome-focused solutions, including leading or supporting responses when issues arise.
• Build strong networks across government and industry to support successful project outcomes.

What experience you will bring:
• Demonstrated commercial experience in infrastructure, investment or major project environments, with a strong focus on value for money, affordability and appropriate risk allocation.
• Strong commercial acumen within a government, regulatory or policy context.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, central agencies and industry to support coordinated, outcome-focused advice.
• The ability to apply commercial judgement in a government setting, synthesising financial, economic and strategic inputs to support sound investment decisions.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

How to apply
To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:
• Your resume detailing relevant experience
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/686974/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 686974 26 Role Description (Word, 370KB)