Sydney, permanent, full-time role
Excellent opportunity to have oversight of programs across a cross section of business units for the Australia Pacific region
Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
- Excellent opportunity to oversee Portfolio Management for AUSPAC’s Modernisation portfolio
- Opportunity to be involved in a complex global organisation where you will make an impact on governance, delivery insights, performance tracking, and benefits
- Reporting to Executive Leadership!
About QBE
- At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
- We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
- What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
As Modernisation Portfolio Performance Lead, you will:
- Drive development of executive-level PowerPoint content that has impact and drives insights
- Synthesize complex delivery, financial and risk information into clear, story driven recommendations and actionable insights for executives
- Coordinate, assess and provide insights on initiative status updates to ensure executive-level quality as well as stakeholder alignment
- Support annual budget prioritisation cycle, including developing options to reduce costs and/or reprioritise the portfolio options as needed
- Track and report on benefits realisation (financial and non-financial) outcomes
- Engage stakeholders to gather insights, validate data, and present outcomes with impact
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Modernisation Transformation Office team – driving efficiency and reducing admin burden wherever possible
About you
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in a PMO, management consulting, or reporting-heavy role, with strong operational focus
- Deep understanding of project delivery disciplines, including project management, RAID management, dependency management, and benefits tracking
- Experience supporting or governing large‑scale technology or business transformation programs
- Highly skilled and independent in creating Executive-level presentations using PowerPoint, with a clear narrative and visual polish
- Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with data to support performance and benefits analysis
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills—you’re confident collecting and interpreting information from various teams
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and a self-starter who takes ownership of deliverables
- Insurance or financial services industry experience is welcome but not required
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
- Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
- 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
- Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].
Skills:
Coaching, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Delivery Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Project Delivery, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 17/03/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Skills Required
- Experience in a PMO, management consulting, or reporting-heavy role
- Deep understanding of project delivery disciplines including project management and benefits tracking
- Highly skilled in creating Executive-level presentations using PowerPoint
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Detail-oriented and analytical
What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
