Assistant Treasurer

• Based in our Head Office in North Sydney
• Lead banking relationships and manage debt facilities
• Competitive salary with great employee benefits

About us

As Australia’s largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia’s economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia’s supply chain. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials.

About the Role

As Assistant Treasurer, you will play a key role in Pacific National’s Treasury operations, ensuring financial stability and efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Treasury & Insurance, you will be responsible for overseeing banking relationships, debt management, and risk mitigation strategies. Your expertise will support engagement with investors and rating agencies, execution of financial transactions, and compliance with treasury reporting requirements. You will also contribute to financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, and strategic refinancing activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing relationships with banks and overseeing ~$1.75 billion in bank debt facilities.
• Supporting the management of ~$4 billion debt book, including investor engagement.
• Executing foreign exchange, money market and interest rate transactions to manage risk.
• Overseeing treasury reporting and ensuring compliance with financial obligations.
• Preparing financial models and presentations for investors, banks, and rating agencies.
• Managing treasury systems and supporting strategic funding initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you have at least 3 years’ experience in a corporate treasury role within a large complex organisation. You will bring a strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

In addition, to be successful in this role you will have:

• Expertise in managing financial transactions, including money markets, FX, and interest rate swaps.
• A deep understanding of corporate debt management and capital market issuances.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial risk management and reporting.

The benefits

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Pursue growth and career development
• Access mentoring programs
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more!

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

What our employees say about working at Pacific National:

Pacific National’s Women Connect Series 2023 was a fantastic event, beyond networking it gives women confidence in the workplace.

Closing date

Applications close 30th of March 2025

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.