Portfolio Prioritisation Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Are you an expert in infrastructure portfolio investment and prioritisation frameworks? A 12-month contract opportunity is available for a Portfolio Prioritisation Specialist to join a major government department's Infrastructure Services Division. This role is crucial for a business transformation initiative aimed at uplifting the maturity of business practices.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a Portfolio Prioritisation Framework. You will work closely with senior leaders and planning teams to foster disciplined, evidence-based prioritisation across the capital portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Interpreting frameworks and methodologies to support the development and implementation of a Portfolio Prioritisation Framework.

Providing expertise in infrastructure portfolio planning within a government context, including demand forecasting and transparent prioritisation of capital investments.

Collaborating with stakeholders to assess current practices, define new criteria and processes, and develop tools to improve transparency and alignment in investment decisions.

Advising and influencing senior executives and government stakeholders.

Building organisational capability through the development of tools, templates, and training materials.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, from front-line staff to executives. You should have a proven ability to drive practical change and results.

Desired qualifications and experience include:

Qualifications in Asset Management, Project Management, Infrastructure Planning, Business, Economics, or related fields.

Experience in government infrastructure investment planning or capital portfolio management.

Experience applying prioritisation models or decision-making frameworks in an infrastructure or planning context.

Experience working in complex organisations or government agencies.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a large-scale business transformation.