Portfolio Director

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Strong background in actuarial, statistical, economic or analytical advisory within complex government environments
  • 12-month contract
  • Canberra location
  • Must be an Australian Citizen

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive strategic portfolio outcomes within a nationally significant agency. As Portfolio Director, you will provide high-level analytical and advisory leadership, oversee complex programs of work, and influence strategic direction at executive and Board level.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading and delivering a complex portfolio of work with full accountability for governance, risk and quality assurance
  • Providing statistical, economic, actuarial and analytical advice to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
  • Translating legislation, policy decisions and business challenges into practical modelling and strategic insights
  • Setting strategic direction and managing performance for a professional team (APS4-EL2)
  • Engaging and influencing stakeholders across the Agency and externally
  • Presenting complex analysis and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to apply professional judgement in complex, ambiguous environments
  • Experience delivering high-level statistical, analytical, economic and/or actuarial advice aligned to corporate strategy
  • Proven leadership capability, including managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive level
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise business systems (CRM experience highly regarded)

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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