QTC Education - Financial Proficiency Foundations - Townsville 2026 (Group B)
May 12, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Spots remaining: 20
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About this course
Course Snapshot
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding the importance of an effective governance framework for ongoing financial sustainability
- Know the components of Council's budget, including what management has direct control over
- Build confidence in analysing financial informatin and making good financially sustainable decidions
- Use tools and techniques to measure, summarise, and assess financial performance, delivering value-for-money outcomes
- Financial governance overview
- Budgeting and financial forecasting
- Managing the budget - financial reporting
- Enabling informed investment decisions
- Case study activity
This course is designed for public sector staff who have a role in financial management or decision making, across corporate, policy and operational roles. This course is particularly relevant for finance staff and decision makers who are responsible for financial risk management or the financial evaluation of projects.
No prior knowledge of the topics is assumed; however, participants with previous experience in these fields may benefit from the course to refresh and extend their understanding.
NOTE: This course is for Queensland Public Service staff only.
Participants will receive a digital badge upon successful completion of the course which can be shared across various online platforms so you can showcase your demonstrated skills and achievements.
Please note, to be eligible for a digital badge you must attend all sessions and complete all associated learning content/activities.
This course is delivered online providing multiple touchpoints and reflective activities to apply the learnings in your work context.
| Day | Session/Delivery |
| Day 1 |
In-person: Tuesday 12th May 2026 8:45 arrival for 9:00am start - 4:30pm AEST Electrical Training Room 167 Webb Drive, Mount St John QLD 4818 |
| Day 2 |
In-person: Monday 25th May 2026 12:45pm arrival for 1:00pm start - 4:30 pm AEST Murray Sporting Complex (Townsville Stadium) 40-48 Murray Lyons Cresent, Annandale QLD 4812 |
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 Michael Shave
Michael is an experienced executive level government senior consultant with oversight across a range of organisational service functions. Michael has over 24 years combined experience in financial strategy and operations, and in providing strategic advice particularly for the local government industry from both the private and public sectors. Michael has the ability to clearly articulate complex financial and other issues in terms easily understood by executives, board members and elected representatives.