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
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