PRINCIPAL BANKING SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Corporate Services Group  

Branch: Strategic Finance – Treasury 

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time - 2-year duration

Location: Brisbane Square 

The Role 

As the Principal Banking Specialist, you will support the management of Brisbane City Council’s corporate banking function, providing specialist advice across transactional banking arrangements and services. The role focuses on ensuring banking services are delivered to agreed performance standards, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. 

To be successful you will have: 

• ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards in order to contribute to a culture of performance excellence 
• proven experience in the management, negotiation, administration and resolution of issues regarding large corporate banking and related contracts
• demonstrated ability in evaluating proposals using financial modelling and analysis techniques including the use of business models
• demonstrated experience in undertaking research, analysis and modelling to provide recommendations or solutions to current or emerging issues
• substantial experience in providing a financial and business advisory service to senior managers and other customers including financial analysis, planning and management reporting
• highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to build and maintain relationships with staff at all levels of an organisation
• demonstrated high-level organisation skills to work with minimal supervision and to meet tight deadlines, operating in an environment of competing priorities
• advanced experience in the use of business software, database management/interrogation and corporate accounting systems

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position against the key selection criteria. 

This role may require a qualification and Criminal History Check. 

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

For more information: Please email Karen on karen.flowersbishop@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.