Innovation Portfolio Specialist

8 hours ago

Australia Essential Energy Full time

Job Category Information and Communications Technology
Locations NSW, Australia
Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
We are currently recruiting an
Innovation Portfolio Specialist
to join ourAssets and Digitaldivision on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role reports to theInnovation Senior Analystand plays a critical role in managing the end-to-end innovation process across Essential Energy. This role can be based anywhere within our Operational Footprint.
The Innovation Portfolio Specialist ensures governance, agility, and visibility across all innovation activities—from idea triage and validation to portfolio oversight and budget tracking. This role supports the successful transition of innovation initiatives into Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations and contributes to the continuous improvement of our innovation operating model.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the complete innovation lifecycle and enhance the operating model.
Develop and maintain agile governance practices and standards.
Manage innovation budgets, forecasts, and investment planning.
Prepare and present monthly reports and strategic insights to stakeholders.
Lead select innovation initiatives from concept to implementation.
Support idea capture and triage, prioritising based on strategic alignment and feasibility.
Coordinate initiative closeout activities and lessons learned sessions.
Manage legal agreements with external parties (NDAs, MoUs).
Maintain innovation policies, procedures, and reporting packs for governance bodies.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Essential Energy's Code of Conduct.
About You
As an Innovation Portfolio Specialist, you will bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for driving innovation. You will be experienced in managing complex portfolios, engaging stakeholders, and delivering strategic outcomes in dynamic environments.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Innovation, Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in innovation, strategy, or project/portfolio management.
Experience in large organisations or transformation teams.
Strong financial acumen and executive-level reporting capabilities.
Familiarity with innovation methodologies (design thinking, lean startup, agile).
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and organisational skills.
IAP2 Certification or equivalent.
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
For further information please contact Stuart Simpson, Innovation Senior Analyst on .
Applications close on Sunday 24 August at 11:55pm AEST.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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