Portfolio Prioritisation Specialist

Portfolio Prioritisation Specialist
Location: Brisbane CBD (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-month assignment
Rate:$116.96 per hour + super

We are seeking a Portfolio Prioritisation Specialist to join a major Government business change program, contributing to a high-impact initiative that will shape how critical infrastructure investments are planned and delivered.

The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will support the design and implementation of a Portfolio Prioritisation Framework. You will provide subject matter expertise to strengthen investment planning and decision-making processes across a large infrastructure portfolio.
Working with senior leaders and project teams, you will help define prioritisation criteria, embed evidence-based practices, and develop tools and guidance to build capability and ensure consistent application of the framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a Portfolio Prioritisation Framework to guide strategic investment decisions.
• Provide expert advice on portfolio governance, investment planning, and prioritisation practices.
• Facilitate workshops, briefings, and consultations with executives and stakeholders to drive adoption and alignment.
• Develop supporting tools, templates, and documentation to strengthen consistency and transparency.
• Collaborate with project teams (change managers, business analysts, PMO) to ensure frameworks and processes are embedded effectively.
• Contribute to improved portfolio governance, assurance, and reporting standards.

About You

• Strong background in portfolio management, infrastructure planning, or investment prioritisation.
• Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders and providing authoritative advice.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex frameworks into clear, actionable guidance.
• Experience in government, infrastructure investment planning, or large-scale transformation programs highly desirable.
• Qualifications in Asset Management, Project Management, Business, Economics, or related disciplines will be highly regarded.

Outcomes

• A robust, transparent framework to prioritise funding decisions.
• Improved maturity of investment planning and decision-making processes.
• Enhanced capability within the organisation to understand and apply portfolio prioritisation principles.
• Greater confidence, clarity, and governance in the delivery of strategic objectives.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.