We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers. As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment. If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Analyst to join our Portfolio Management Office. This role plays a critical part in enabling effective portfolio planning, resource optimisation and decision-making across a large and complex technology environment.
In this role you will work closely with delivery leaders, project managers and senior stakeholders to analyse portfolio health, manage scheduling and resource demand, and provide meaningful insights that support successful project and program delivery.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
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What the role will involve
- Analysing and reporting on portfolio health, schedules, risks, issues and resource constraints
- Developing and maintaining effort-based, resource-loaded schedules across a portfolio of technology initiatives
- Producing high-quality portfolio-level reporting and insights to support executive decision-making
- Designing and maintaining automated performance dashboards that clearly visualise flow, predictability and delivery outcomes across teams and ARTs.
- Collaborating with Platform teams to understand scheduling and resource needs
- Supporting forward planning through alignment with portfolio planning processes
- Maintaining and promoting best-practice scheduling standards across both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies
- Driving continuous improvement in scheduling, reporting and resource management practices
- Ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and ethical standards
Key skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A degree in IT, business, project management or a related discipline or substantial equivalent experience
- Strong experience in PMO, Portfolio Management, or Project Controls within both Agile & Waterfall environments, ideally within a government or large, complex organisation
- Demonstrated experience with portfolio-level reporting, scheduling and portfolio resource demand and supply analysis
- Confidence presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Expert understanding of workforce planning frameworks across waterfall and agile environments
- Strong knowledge of resource forecasting, coordination and capacity planning
- Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Well-developed report writing and communication skills
- Strong collaboration, influencing and stakeholder engagement capability
- A values-driven approach that supports a constructive, high-performance culture
- Experience translating project performance data into meaningful business insights and recommendations using proficient Power BI skills.
- Hands-on with planning & tracking tools (e.g. Jira / Confluence, MS Project, and enterprise PPM suites).
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Sunday 1st February 2026
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected]or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement,please visit our website
