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Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Project Manager reporting to the Executive Manager, Field Services.

A bit about your role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex transformation initiatives across multiple business units, helping to turn strategic priorities into meaningful outcomes. You will be responsible for the development, coordination and successful delivery of projects from discovery and requirements gathering through to implementation, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives.

Working collaboratively across nbn, you will bring together diverse stakeholders to create a clear view of cross-functional processes, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver capabilities that enhance operational performance. You will oversee project planning, governance, risk and issue management, change management and reporting, while ensuring delivery remains aligned with PMO frameworks and quality standards.

In this role, you will influence decision-making at senior leadership levels, build alignment across complex environments and support the successful delivery of multiple workstreams. You will also prepare high-quality governance materials and executive-level communications, providing clear insight into project progress, risks, dependencies and outcomes. Through your leadership, you will help drive tangible improvements that enable Field Services and the broader organisation to achieve their goals.

A bit about you

You are an experienced project professional with a proven track record leading large-scale business transformation, business improvement or technology-enabled programs within complex organisations. You bring strong project management expertise, supported by recognised project management qualifications, and have successfully delivered outcomes through cross-functional teams in dynamic and evolving environments.

You are a collaborative and inclusive leader who builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from delivery teams through to executive leaders. Your ability to communicate clearly, influence outcomes and bring people together enables you to navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on shared goals. You are comfortable working with ambiguity, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and guiding teams through change with confidence and empathy.

With strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking and a solutions-focused mindset, you are skilled at balancing strategic objectives with practical delivery requirements. Your ability to simplify complexity, foster engagement and create momentum across diverse stakeholder groups will ensure you make a meaningful contribution to nbn’s transformation journey and continued success.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars.Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this role is an 18-Month Fixed Term contract opportunity and applications will close at midnight, Wednesday 21st October 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time