• Flexible location offered at Melbourne, Burwood or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• $138,102 - $146,374 (HEW 9) + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us! 

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life. 

Position overview

The Senior Portfolio Analyst plays a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making and optimising the performance of the university’s portfolio of initiatives, programs, and investments. This position is responsible for providing high-level analysis, insights, and reporting to inform executive leadership and drive evidence-based planning across academic, research, and operational domains.

As a Senior Portfolio Analyst, you will:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of the university’s strategic and operational portfolios to assess performance, risk, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate portfolio insights to senior leadership.
• Provide analytical support for strategic planning, investment prioritisation, and resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with planning and finance teams to ensure portfolio decisions are financially sustainable and strategically aligned.
• Support the development and refinement of portfolio management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training (engineering, IT, project management or business).
• Extensive experience working in large scale PMOs or Portfolios , in a physical or digital delivery environment.
• Experience in resource capacity planning and demand management.
• Experienced in Project Management Office (PMO) functions and Portfolio Project Management tools.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall ways of working & principles, and other project delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in business analysis or project analysis with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide actionable insights.

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Trev Simpson (Senior Manager, Program Enablement) on trev.simpson@deakin.edu.au prior to 24 December 2025.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Portfolio Analyst - HEW 9_PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

The university will be closed from 24 December until 4 January 2025 inclusive and applications will be reviewed after this date.

Make an Impact with Us 

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and work with exceptional people. 

Be Your Best Self 

As a unique person we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Grow & Evolve 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, solve new problems and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive. 

Join Us 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll help deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join Software Engineering you join one of the most exciting teams within Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

Are you ready to make an impact with us? 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.