Portfolio Governance Lead Built Infrastructure

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading
- Initial contract until 30/06/2025 with possible extension paying approx. $135/hr
- Brisbane CBD Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week

Our client, Department of Education (DoE), are currently seeking a Portfolio Governance Lead to join their Better Portfolio and Contract Management Project (BPCM).

The BPCM Project has been established to uplift the Division's portfolio and contract management capabilities. This business transformation project is being undertaken by an internal project team (that includes this role), partnered with embedded resources from a top tier consulting firm.

The Portfolio Governance Specialist will work with stakeholders to educate, foster and embed better portfolio management processes with senior leaders and staff within the Division.
- Initial contract until 30/06/2025 with possible extension paying approx. $135/hr
- Brisbane CBD Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week

Our client, Department of Education (DoE), are currently seeking a Portfolio Governance Lead to join their Better Portfolio and Contract Management Project (BPCM).

The BPCM Project has been established to uplift the Division's portfolio and contract management capabilities. This business transformation project is being undertaken by an internal project team (that includes this role), partnered with embedded resources from a top tier consulting firm.

The Portfolio Governance Specialist will work with stakeholders to educate, foster and embed better portfolio management processes with senior leaders and staff within the Division.

**Looking for someone who**:

- Has extensive portfolio management knowledge, skills and experience.
- Is dynamic and inspires change.
- Is driven to make a difference, including getting hands-on.
- Demonstrates achievement of outcomes.
- Can communicate and influence at all levels.
- Builds genuine relationships with stakeholders and staff.

**The purpose of this role is to contribute to building stronger and optimised portfolio governance management practices and administration across the infrastructure portfolio.**
- Identify and analyse portfolio management and administration practices, identifying workable solutions and areas for improvement across process, technology, capacity and capability.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to further uplift portfolio governance.
- Contribute to the development of a range of key activities for the Division including performance reporting for the infrastructure portfolio.
- Provide training, guidance and mentoring regarding portfolio management practices and administration.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients, contacts and organisations within the department, regions and other government agencies.
- In collaboration with key stakeholders across the division, contribute to the development of a business case for the procurement and implementation of enhanced portfolio/program/project management technology (ICT) solution/s.
- Actively participate as a project team member and coordinate project team work, including maintaining and reporting of project milestones.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and comprehensive briefings and reports to support senior and executive management within the department.

Qualifications and experience required;
**Mandatory**:

- Experience in portfolio / program / project management and governance.
- Involvement in business improvement and/or change management initiatives.

**Desirable**:

- Formal qualifications in business related disciplines (Business, Commerce, Information Systems).
- Experience in educational built infrastructure in complex organisations and/or the public sector.

**Key skills and experience required**:

- With demonstrated infrastructure background and experience in portfolio management who can provide recommendations to assess and uplift capacity and capability.
- A hands-on person who can work across the board from front line staff to executives.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, ensuring timely and successful project outcomes.
- Proven ability to drive practical change and results.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Able to manage through influence.
- A good problem solver who can get to the bottom of problems and design practical solutions.
- Presentation skills with the ability to write and speak clearly to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.

This hourly rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.



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