Manager, Enterprise Planning Portfolio & Performance

• 12 Month Fixed Term Full Time
• Salary: from $179k TRP
• 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

The Manager, Enterprise Planning, Portfolio & Performance will be responsible for translating enterprise strategy and price submissions into integrated, actionable plans through the leadership of a cross-functional planning process. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Performance and Regulation, the role oversees the organisation-wide portfolio of capital and operating projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, risk appetite and service delivery obligations while maximising value for the business. The position also provides coordination and governance of transformation programs, with a strong focus on stabilisation, recovery and risk mitigation, and leads the development of enterprise performance metrics and executive-level reporting to provide clear visibility of organisational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives to translate strategy into annual enterprise priorities, leading the development of enterprise and corporate plans, guiding functional planning, and overseeing enterprise-wide investment reprioritisation.
• Lead enterprise investment governance and prioritisation, establishing robust frameworks and processes to guide annual and multi-year planning, and providing independent advice to the ELT on investment outcomes, benefits and value delivery.
• Oversee enterprise performance reporting, regulatory audits and statutory reporting, leveraging complex data analysis to deliver executive-level insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and approval of the GWW Annual Report and oversee delivery of current and emerging government and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with and mentor leaders to align enterprise priorities, drive accountability and excellence, build team resilience, and foster strategic partnerships across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of business and project governance, risk management and compliance
• Hands-on experience with project delivery methodologies, benefit tracking and complex prioritisation
• Experience managing cross functional teams and driving change
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports and presentations to engage with executive-level teams
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant business discipline (desirable)

• Experience working in the water sector or other regulated utilities (desirable)

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: Sunday 11 January