Lead, Strategic Portfolio Management

• Permanent, Full-Time position 

• From $165k package
• Footscray location | hybrid 

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

A compelling leadership opportunity is now available for a Lead, Strategic Portfolio Management to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, portfolio governance, and performance management aligned with GWW’s corporate objectives and price submission commitments. Collaborating closely with the Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders, this role strengthens executive decision‑making by delivering robust frameworks, insightful analysis, and independent advice on prioritisation, investment outcomes, and enterprise performance.  This is a great opportunity to shape investment by connecting strategy with delivery and help GWW to achieve it’s strategic purpose and objectives. 

Responsibilities

• Support executive sponsors and ELT to develop annual enterprise priorities and contribute to development of the corporate plan.
• Establish and apply governance frameworks that define roles, responsibilities, decision‑making pathways, and performance measures across projects and programs.
• Assess project and program goals, benefits, and impacts to ensure alignment with GWW’s strategic objectives and price submission commitments.
• Develop and apply prioritisation criteria and processes that consider strategic fit, customer willingness to pay, resource needs, risk, and return on investment.
• Support delivery of enterprise performance reporting for the executive leadership team and the Board.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise level strategic planning, including establishing priorities.
• Ability to facilitate and support executive-level discussions and decision-making, particularly in dynamic and complex environments.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading cross-enterprise initiatives and driving change and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: 11:59pm Monday 16 February