Principal Portfolio Analyst

What you will doAs our Principal Portfolio Analyst within our high performing team, you will: - Manage, monitor and report on corporate performance of the investment portfolio including risk, outputs, outcomes and benefits in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Analyse information and clearly communicate useful and relevant findings about DAF activities and initiatives to support effective organisational performance management and investment decision-making by Senior Leaders and governance committees, and to meet statutory whole-of-government reporting requirements. Provide advice and build capability in performance management across the department through education, training and communities of practice. Key to this is promoting an understanding of the portfolio that consists of projects, programs, research, development and extension (RD&E) initiatives and core business activities. Prepare briefing notes, presentations, information papers, reports and correspondence on corporate performance and the investment portfolio including matters for discussion with departmental executives, Ministers and other stakeholders. Contribute to a culture which fosters collaboration, evidence-based decision making, innovation, and performance orientation. Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to build trusted and strong working relationships. Represent DAF on forums and committees and in whole of government processes as required. Contribute to other activities of the DAF EMPO and Corporate business group as required.What you will bringEssential requirements
- There are no essential requirements for this role.You may also have
- Experience in data or commercial analysis
- Experience or exposure to corporate reporting, portfolio management or project/program management
- Excellent communication skills.
Key competenciesAll employees are expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of an individual contributor as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.Vision
- Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system. Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practiceResults
- Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency.Accountability
- Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management. Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised.Why join the department?The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.Here are some other reasons why our people choose us: - Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live. Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance. Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation through QSuper. A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector. Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program. We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.Just imagine what you could achieve with us
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