Director of Portfolio

Reporting directly to the Chief Planning & Projects Officer This role oversees portfolio governance, planning, and execution

About Our Client About Our Client Perth Airport is Australia's Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world.

Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure to support airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade Perth Airport will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and the first airport hotel, representing the largest aviation infrastructure redevelopment in the Southern Hemisphere.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership : Lead the continuous development and execution of the capital portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with Perth Airport's long-term vision and corporate objectives.

Portfolio Governance & Delivery : Govern and oversee the delivery of programs within a $5 billion capital portfolio, applying advanced project and program management. Ensure governance structures are in place to manage risk, compliance, and quality standards while minimising operational disruption in live airport environments.

Business Planning & Budgeting : Develop, obtain approval for, and monitor annual business plans for the portfolio, ensuring integration with corporate strategy and quantified business. Take accountability for establishing and managing portfolio-level budgets, maintaining alignment with organisational objectives and financial performance targets.

Frameworks & Processes : Establish and maintain portfolio-wide governance frameworks, tools, and processes that enable consistent monitoring, reporting, and decision-making. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements. Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across all delivery functions.

Performance Monitoring : Implement data-driven review processes, metrics, and reporting systems to monitor performance across cost, schedule, risk, and quality dimensions. Identify variances and corrective actions promptly to maintain delivery integrity and stakeholder confidence. Ensure lessons learned and best practices are systematically applied across the portfolio.

Team Leadership & Development : Provide leadership for high-performing teams – foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Mentor senior leaders, build organisational capability, and define clear succession pathways for critical roles. Champion employee engagement and capability-building initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement : Manage complex relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, delivery partners, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Develop and execute stakeholder engagement. Ensure timely communication and alignment of objectives in a live operational environment, balancing competing priorities and operational constraints.

Executive Reporting : Provide regular, transparent reporting to the Chief Planning & Projects Officer and executive leadership on portfolio progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Deliver insights on performance trends, compliance, and strategic actions to support informed decision-making at the highest level.

The Successful Applicant

Strategic Mindset : Ability to anticipate future challenges and translate them into actionable strategies for large-scale delivery, balancing long-term vision with operational realities.

Multi-Lens Perspective : Brings a holistic view to decision-making, considering financial, operational, cultural, and stakeholder dimensions to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Stakeholder Management in Brownfield Delivery : Expertise in managing diverse stakeholders and navigating operational constraints in live environments while delivering major infrastructure upgrades.

Commercial Acumen : Strong financial insight and ability to manage large-scale budgets, contractual frameworks, and governance requirements.

Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Impact : A collaborative and empowering leader who fosters a high-performance culture, champions diversity of thought, and inspires teams.

Adaptability & Collaboration : Ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics, lead through change, and build strong partnerships across internal and external stakeholders.

Value Creation : Demonstrated ability to add strategic and cultural value beyond project delivery, influencing organisational growth and capability development.

What's on Offer This is an opportunity to lead the governance and delivery of a project that will shape the future of Perth Airport and Western Australia's aviation infrastructure. As Director of Portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic outcomes, ensuring high governance and compliance standards, and managing complex stakeholder relationships in a live operational environment.

If you are a proven leader with deep expertise in portfolio governance, strategic planning, and brownfield delivery, and you thrive in high-complexity, multi-stakeholder environments, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs.

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