Senior Portfolio Analyst

About us

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

The Senior Portfolio Analyst is responsible for delivering network portfolio insights to support the development of long-term network investment plans and maintenance of network portfolio governance artefacts that underpin the expenditure optimisation process.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• Support the development of the long-term capex and opex investment plans
• Develop a range of portfolio reports and analytics
• Carry out adhoc analysis to draw out meaningful insights and make recommendations
• Maintain portfolio governance artefacts that underpin the expenditure optimisation process

This role will be based in Melbourne CBD office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support investment owners in Electricity Networks teams to upload the 10 year forecasts for both Capex and Opex into the Asset Investing Planning Tool (Copperleaf)
• Review investment projects/programs and validate benefit streams are applied in accordance with the Value Framework
• Analyse forecasted price and volume movements against historical performance, explaining key variances, trends and drivers of movements against previous forecasts
• Develop and maintain key analytical reports to support scenario analysis and review portfolio management outcomes within the budget year
• Produce analysis of portfolio data from a variety of sources to draw out insights and make recommendations for corrective courses of action for management
• Present data into a concise set of tables and graphs showing clear trending and areas of focus
• Support maintaining the process documentation for the portfolio management framework
• Conduct analysis to validate project costs and benefits that underpin their economic assessment

Key Criteria

• Experience in portfolio management and financial investment principles
• Experience in the development of long-term Capex and Opex budgets and forecasts
• Experience within the utilities, mining, construction, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, NBN or consulting industry
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Engineering, IT or relevant discipline

Key Benefits

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.  

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.  

What’s next

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So, If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us.

Please submit your application via our careers’ website by 5 September 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au. 

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.