About the DepartmentThe Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) is responsible for delivering national digital health services and systems, driving innovation, clinical quality, and safety across Australia's healthcare sector. Its mission is to accelerate adoption and use of innovative digital services and technologies, with the vision of a healthier future for Australians through connected healthcareAbout the RoleReporting to the EPMO Branch Manager, the Director will oversee the Portfolio & Performance section within the Agency's Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO). They will manage a team of managers and analysts, support portfolio assessments, and enable strategic decision-making through high-level reporting and governance support.Key Duties
Provide strategic and operational oversight of the Portfolio & Performance section.
Develop and maintain frameworks and processes for Agency investments.
Lead collaboration with executives to assess initiatives and make recommendations.
Co-ordinate assessments of initiatives from Government, Board, or Department of Health.
Develop a prioritised project portfolio roadmap aligned with Agency priorities.
Oversee tracking, reporting, expenditure, risks, and issues across all projects.
Improve project management maturity and capability across the Agency.
Represent and negotiate on behalf of the Agency in cross-agency and inter-jurisdictional forums
Essential Attributes / Skills / Experience
Demonstrated experience leading portfolio/program/project management in government or large organisations.
Proven leadership of teams delivering complex and transformational projects.
Strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High-level judgement, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in health or project/program/portfolio management, or equivalent experience.
Certification in Prince2, PMBOK, MSP, Agile or related methodologies highly regarded
How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am ,7th September 2025.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.
