At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive performance and value realisation across strategic programs and projects.
- Company: Join Barwon Water, a community-focused organisation with over 110 years of service.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, personal growth opportunities, and a commitment to innovation.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and innovative ideas.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on community outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in benefits realisation, portfolio management, or project governance is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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 driving continuous 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.
Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Portfolio and Strategy Adviser in Geelong employer: Barwon Water
Barwon Water is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead digital engineering initiatives that have a tangible impact on the community and environment. With a strong commitment to work/life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to regional prosperity. The organisation also embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, fostering an inclusive workplace that respects traditional knowledge.
