Portfolio Manager

• Be the strategic heartbeat of our technology investments and make a real impact in UWA’s transformation journey.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, optimising resource allocation, and driving measurable value. This is not just a governance role—it’s a leadership opportunity to shape how technology fuels UWA’s transformation journey.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $160,962 – $167,203 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The IT Delivery Enablement unit is accountable for managing and delivering the IT Programs and Projects Portfolio on behalf of the University.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, prioritisation, and execution of the IT project portfolio across multiple business units. Partner with senior stakeholders to align the technology investments with strategic objectives
• Monitor performance, risks, and benefits realisation across the portfolio. Provide transparent reporting and insights to Steering Committees and executive leadership. Provide transparent financial reporting on behalf of the CIO and the IT business unit.
• Governance and stewardship of the project delivery frameworks, portfolio management processes and systems and continuous improvement.

About you

• Proven experience managing complex IT portfolios in enterprise environments including development of frameworks & processes to drive project prioritisation, governance and benefits realisation.
• Proven experience with portfolio management tools and reporting (e.g., Altus, Planview, Clarity).
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and foster positive stakeholder relationships at all levels of the University and negotiate competing priorities whilst always remaining fully customer focused.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to long-term planning and key strategic direction.
• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency. Relevant certifications (e.g., PfMP, PMP, SAFe, ITIL) are a plus.

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rachael Hansom at rachael.hansom@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 19th September 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.