Senior Manager, Portfolio Capability and Practice

About this role

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)

Melbourne
 

$201,315 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support

 

• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits
• Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward

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The impact you'll have:

At the Workplace Injury Commission, we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.

As we continue our growth journey, we're seeking a Senior Manager, Portfolio Capability & Practice to play a pivotal role in shaping how WIC delivers its strategic priorities. In this role, you will lead the organisation's portfolio system and uplift the maturity of program, project, business analysis, and change practices — providing the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with the assurance, insight, and confidence that initiatives are well-sequenced, governed, and delivering measurable benefits.

As a proactive and trusted partner to Executive Sponsors, you will help shape enterprise-wide delivery, strengthen sponsorship capability, and enhance governance and reporting frameworks. You will lead a team responsible for portfolio capability and delivery, ensuring the ePMO and change functions operate as high-performing, enabling centres of excellence.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Strategy & Client Experience, you will connect strategy and planning to execution — ensuring WIC can choose well, start well, and finish well.

Your leadership will ensure delivery across WIC is aligned, assured, and client-focused, while driving continuous improvement in capability, performance, and outcomes across the organisation.

 

Who we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in portfolio, program, and project management within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks that drive accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams across portfolio and change functions.
• Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies and the ability to lead organisational change initiatives that deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Strong financial and risk management capability, including experience in budget development, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence at executive and board levels.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, or a related discipline (essential).

For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.

 

Resolution matters. And so do you.

We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
• More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
• Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
• A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.

Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

 

• Help Victorians find a way forward

As Senior Manager, Portfolio Capability & Practice, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.

• Find support and relationships that count

Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.

• Respect today, shape tomorrow

Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.

• Be rewarded for your contribution

We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.

 

Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

 

Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.

Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Monday 8th June 2026.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.

 

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email careers@wic.vic.gov.au

In accordance with our Privacy Policy and Collection Statement, as part of the recruitment process, WIC may collect and use information relevant to assessing your suitability for the role and our organisation.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.