Associate - Major Projects Advisory

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KordaMentha’s Major Projects Advisory team in Queensland is seeking an Associate to join a growth-focused, on-site, full-time Brisbane role delivering financial and commercial advice across infrastructure projects from business case to operations. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in private sector or government with experience in business case development, transaction strategy, tendering, contract drafting, financial modeling, and issue resolution, ideally from a consultancy or advisory background. To apply, tailor your CV to show end-to-end project impact, quantify outcomes, and demonstrate clear written and spoken communication. Highlight collaboration, adaptability, and a genuine passion for infrastructure and public/private sector outcomes. Finally, align with KordaMentha’s commitment to diversity, development, and client outcomes.

Company Description

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

Job Description

As part of KordaMentha’s Major Projects Advisory team, we provide commercial, financial, transaction management, and strategic advice to government and private sector clients and we are seeking an Associate or Manager who is eager to lead and contribute to the growth of our team.

In KordaMentha we are proud to be involved in all major infrastructure sectors including transport, energy, social infrastructure (health, housing, education, justice, and community infrastructure), real estate, defence and national security, and water. We are also currently involved in initiatives for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Our team understands the challenges in delivering projects across the project lifecycle, and we thrive on this complexity. We are a market leader, and we are advising on some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

Your opportunity:

Due to continued growth, we have opportunities for an Associate to join our Major Projects Advisory Team in Queensland.

You will play a key role in working in a growth team to provide financial and commercial advice on major infrastructure projects across every stage of the asset lifecycle, from investment decision and business case, through procurement and transaction processes, throughout the delivery phase and into operations. As an Associate you will be responsible for developing deliverables and leading initiatives on projects across various functions and work streams.

You will bring skills and experience, preferably from major infrastructure backgrounds, across:

• Developing business cases and options.
• Advising on transaction strategy or delivery model analysis.
• Providing transaction management services.
• Developing tender documentation and leading and managing tender processes.
• Developing commercial principles, term sheets, transaction documentation and contracts.
• Resolving complex commercial issues, including through negotiations.
• Building financial models and conducting financial analysis.
• Leveraging specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in relevant infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, social infrastructure, defence and national security, real estate, or water).
• Commercial expertise in a similar role working on large infrastructure projects ideally from a consultant/advisory perspective.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 3 - 5 years' of relevant industry experience.
• Relevant and demonstrated experience in the private sector or government (for example, professional services firms, management consultancy, corporate advisory, government infrastructure delivery teams, government treasury departments, investment banking or infrastructure funds).
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, economics, law, engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A passion for doing work that matters and thriving on the challenge of solving complex problems, juggling competing demands, and working as part of a team in delivering solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

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• Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors — build your brand, expand your network, and gain strategic insights from senior leaders

• Flexibility: We champion work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Merit-based promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects.
• Leave That Works for You: Buy extra leave and access volunteer, generous parental leave and career break options.
• Culture & Connection: Social events, cultural celebrations, and our bi-ennial black-tie ball.
• Family Support: Flexible parental leave, return-to-work support through our partner GracePapers, and resources for every stage of family life.
• Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.
  
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At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.