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About this course
About this course
Commodity Markets Masterclass
This half day commodity markets masterclass explores commodity pricing in procurement, with a focus on oil, diesel, energy and base metals. These commodities are commonly referenced in procurement contracts that include pricing mechanisms linked to recognised market benchmarks.
Designed as an introductory and educational session, the masterclass provides a practical overview of how commodity markets operate, how prices are determined, and the role hedging can play in managing price risk. Participants will build awareness of commodity pricing concepts and develop a greater understanding of pricing transparency, supporting the use of fair, transparent, and market-based pricing approaches in contracts. The session will also explore how commodity price movements can impact budgets, project costs, and long-term procurement outcomes.
*This course will be fully subsidised by Queensland Treasury Corporation.
If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au.
Course Snapshot
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the key drivers of commodity prices and the role of market benchmarks in commodity-linked contracts.
- Describe common approaches to managing commodity price risk, including physical contracts, futures and over-the-counter hedging solutions.
- Identify considerations for assessing pricing transparency, managing budget impacts and supporting informed procurement decisions.
Please find below the topics that will be covered.
- Commodity markets and pricing fundamentals
- Commodity price risk and hedging strategies
- Procurement and execution considerations
This course is designed for financial analysts and professionals in Treasury, Procurement, and local government.
If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au
This course is delivered in a half day in-person format, please see details below
| Day | Session/Delivery |
| Day 1 |
In-person (Brisbane): Wednesday 18th November 2026 Queensland Treasury Corporation, Level 30, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City 4000 8:45 am arrival for 9:00 am start - 1:00 pm AEST |
Commitment to all sessions within this course is essential for an optimised learning experience.
If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au
Mr Sean Mulhearn
Sean Mulhearn is a seasoned commodity markets and financial risk management specialist with more than 40 years experience across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He has held senior leadership roles at global financial institutions including Citibank, Merrill Lynch, Standard Chartered Bank, JPMorgan, and ANZ, with expertise spanning commodity finance, structured finance, fixed income, derivatives, and risk management. As founder of Jacaranda Capital Partners, Sean advises corporations, financial institutions, regulators, and government agencies while delivering specialist corporate training programs worldwide. A recognised industry educator and conference speaker, he lectures at Nanyang Technological University and Macquarie Business School and is a Partner at Rock Elm Capital Partners, a US-based private investment firm. Sean holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and has earned financial accreditations in both the United States and Singapore.