Portfolio Director- Federal Digital Health

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Director, Portfolio & Performance (Federal Gov | EPMO | Sydney)
6-Month Contract + 2 x 6-Month Extensions | Hybrid Work | Clearance or Fed Gov Exp Essential
A major federal agency is seeking an experienced
Director, Portfolio & Performance
to lead strategic portfolio planning, performance reporting, and investment governance across high-impact digital health initiatives.

This is a
senior leadership
role focused on enterprise-level oversight and decision support –
not a Project Manager or Program Director
position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Portfolio & Performance function within the EPMO
  • Lead the development and maintenance of portfolio frameworks and project investment models
  • Guide portfolio planning and prioritisation aligned to strategic and business goals
  • Deliver comprehensive reporting and insights to governance committees and senior executives
  • Oversee portfolio performance, risks, benefits realisation, and interdependencies
  • Manage a high-performing team of portfolio analysts and managers
  • Support implementation of the Agency's Project Portfolio Management Framework (PPMF)
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across federal departments, Boards, and external agencies

Essential Requirements

  • Either Baseline Security Clearance or Federal Government experience (both highly regarded)
  • Demonstrated success in leading at a portfolio level within an EPMO or enterprise governance function
  • Proven experience in federal government reporting, frameworks, and decision-making processes
  • Strong leadership and team management experience in complex environments
  • Expertise in strategic planning, portfolio performance tracking, and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

  • Experience in digital health or health-related government portfolios
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in project/program/portfolio management or health
  • Certifications such as PMBOK, Prince2, MSP, Agile or equivalent methodologies

Details

  • Location: Sydney (Hybrid work environment)
  • Contract: 6 months, with option to extend 2 x 6-months
  • Clearance: Baseline clearance or ability to obtain
  • Citizenship: Australian Citizenship required

To Apply
Send your CV to
Priya Gabriel
at

Please note: Client name will not be disclosed at this stage.

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