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