Portfolio and Strategy Adviser

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Water in Geelong is seeking a Portfolio Strategy Adviser to drive value realisation and improve portfolio performance across operational and capital programs. You will strengthen benefits realisation, support portfolio optimisation, and lead continuous improvement across the enterprise.

You will partner with sponsors, leaders and delivery teams to embed measurable benefits, establish ownership, and provide governance from business case through to implementation and review.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits realisation, portfolio management, business improvement or project governance.
• Strong analytical capability and commercial acumen.
• Portfolio Management Office experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain benefits frameworks, tools and reporting.
• Embed measurable benefits and ownership from business case to post-implementation review.
• Translate portfolio data into insights on value, risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement across the enterprise portfolio.

Job description

Portfolio Strategy Adviser

• Lead enterprise-wide value realisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with leaders across a diverse portfolio of strategic programs and projects
• Join a community-focused organisation with genuine flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation

Drive enterprise performance and turn investment into lasting value. At Barwon Water, we're focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers, community and region. As our Portfolio Performance Adviser, you'll play a critical role in maximising the performance and value of our operational and capital portfolios by strengthening benefits realisation, supporting portfolio optimisation and drivingcontinuous improvement across the enterprise.

About the role

This is an opportunity to influence how Barwon Water measures, assures and realises value from its enterprise portfolio. Working across operational and capital initiatives, you'll provide the frameworks, portfolio insights and governance that help leaders make informed decisions and maximise value.

You'll partner with sponsors, leaders and delivery teams to embed measurable benefits, clear ownership and stronger accountability from business case development through to implementation, benefit tracking and post-implementation review. You'll develop and maintain benefits frameworks, tools and reporting, provide coaching and quality assurance, and translate portfolio, financial and delivery information into clear insights on realised benefits, delivery confidence, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Beyond reporting, you'll drive continuous improvement across the enterprise portfolio. You'll identify opportunities to optimise business processes, strengthen governance, improve decision-making and elevate portfolio maturity. Your work will help ensure strategic initiatives deliver sustainable benefits.

About you

You're motivated by outcomes and thrive in environments where you can influence meaningful change. Whether your background is in benefits realisation, portfolio management, business improvement or project governance, you understand how to connect strategy, delivery and measurable value.

You’ll bring strong analytical capability and commercial acumen, using data, performance measures and financial insights to uncover trends, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Your qualification in business, commerce, project management – or equivalent professional experience – will support success in the role. Portfolio Management Office experience is highly desirable.You'll be comfortable navigating complexity and translating information into practical recommendations that support better decisions.

Equally important is your ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation. You enjoy partnering with diverse stakeholders, creating alignment and bringing others on the journey. Curious by nature and committed to continuous improvement, you're energised by finding smarter ways of working and helping organisations evolve, improve performance and deliver lasting outcomes.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table.Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Position Description

Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026.