Portfolio Lead

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Portfolio Lead will play a key role in driving capital excellence by managing the capital portfolio from a reporting and insights perspective. This role focuses on portfolio governance, data analysis, and the development of dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in portfolio management or project management who can turn data into meaningful insights and ensure visibility and performance tracking capital initiatives.

What you will be doing

• Custodian of the Orica PMO capital portfolio, including application and use of group’s Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool in SAP for managing and reporting capital expenditure.
• Lead the annual and mid-term (3–5 year) capital planning and budgeting processes, while managing internal reporting on capital expenditures and tracking PMO portfolio and project performance using Power BI.
• Provide advice and administrative support for project delivery through effective use of systems, tools, and templates, while contributing to the development of governance and standards for the Capital and Investment Management team.
• Maintaining training and guidance materials in relation to the capital project processes.
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for capital and project systems, tools and template support across the global portfolio.

What you will bring

• Strong proficiency in conversational English, both written and verbal, enabling effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, providing a solid foundation in technical and financial principles.
• 8+ years of experience in capital projects, financial management, and business improvement initiatives, ideally within mining, manufacturing, or engineering environments. While this background is preferred, it is not strictly required.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for enterprise resource planning and Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset and is highly self-motivated, capable of driving initiatives independently and contributing to continuous improvement.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.