AddressWhat makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?
We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:
- Base salary starting from $156,360
- 12.75% superannuation
- Access to Banked Time and TOIL
- 17.5% leave loading
- Hybrid work environment with a genuine emphasis on work/life balance
- Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway
The role
We are looking for a Portfolio Planning Lead; to join the Operations team here at Sunwater, you will lead the planning for Sunwater’s Asset Portfolio, programs and governance. The role will collaborate closely with the Asset Management team, Project Controls team, ePMO and various business units across the organisation to manage the annual and long-term planned development program and other projects within the Asset Portfolio.
As part of the delivery of the Asset Portfolio Plan, the role will enable alignment of all programs and projects with key Sunwater strategies and objectives to ensure that the plan can be delivered within the available resources and are appropriately categorised, prioritised and programmed.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead iterative Portfolio Definition practices, ensure the Asset Portfolio Plan remains up to date and communicated effectively.
- Compilation and management of portfolio data (including project status, risk and prioritisation) including measuring, ranking and prioritising programs and projects within the Asset Portfolio budget
- Maintaining the “one source of truth” with regards to the annual and 5 year capital programme for the asset portfolio and coordinating any changes (including portfolio-level project substitution) to enable effective decision making by the relevant Program and Portfolio governance committee's.
- Monitoring the execution of the annual capital programme and supporting medium-term forecasting.
- Manage the development of documentation and information for the Asset Portfolio Committee and sub committees in development of PCG papers, organising meeting, maintaining records of actions and escalation of issues.
- Analysing the effectiveness of overall PCM and asset portfolio expenditure and identifying opportunities for improvement.
About you
We are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics or a discipline related to management or financial accounting. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum 5 years’ post graduate experience (highly preferable) in portfolio management
- Demonstrated ability in program budget development and management, including the development and application of investment prioritisation processes based on risk, benefits or totex.
- Extensive portfolio or project management skills with the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple activities to deadline.
- Knowledge of planning, including an applied understanding of risk quantification and management.
- Experience in the development of governance meeting packs and management of such meetings
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement.
For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.
