Portfolio Manager

Role Title: Portfolio Manager, Financial Efficiency

Employment Type: Full Time - Ongoing

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ598327

Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 8 September 2025

Join our Efficiency Improvement and Support Team (EIST), System Sustainability & Performance Division at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• Build your career in NSW Health's Efficiency Improvement and Support Team.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role:

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

An exciting opportunity exists in EIST, System Sustainability and Performance Division. Working in a small team and dynamic environment, the Portfolio Manager will support health entities, providing expertise, advice and guidance on financial and efficiency improvement strategies. The position will be critical in managing relationships with local health districts, pillars and shared services to ensure NSW Health's efficiency improvement program expectations are met.

Health Manager level 4, starting salary from $141,974 - $169,151 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.

What you'll be doing

• Work autonomously, managing a portfolio of health entities to ensure alignment with NSW Health requirement around efficiency improvement program.
• Conducting quality assurance reviews, analysis and reporting of Efficiency Improvement Plans.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with all health entities and ensure ongoing accountability and commitment to the Efficiency Improvement Program.
• Identify and promote efficiency improvement program learnings and ideas across NSW Health.
• Provide benchmarking services, performance analysis and service review support, as required.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Extensive experience managing a portfolio of stakeholders with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate and communicate proficiently on challenging issues.
• Strong judgement, analytical and problem skills, with ability to deal with complex and sensitive matters.
• Experience in continual process improvements and demonstrated record in effecting change and improvements to reporting and business systems and processes.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Ong on (hiring manager details) and quote REQ

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on

Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 8 September 2025

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Ong via

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 8 September 2025