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A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Project Manager reporting to Executive Manager Field Portfolio Governance and Delivery
A bit about your role
The Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of Field Services transformation initiatives, working collaboratively across multiple business units to drive capability development, operational improvement, and business outcomes. The successful candidate will manage project planning, delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to organisational objectives. They will build strong partnerships across teams, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making in complex and fast-paced environments. A key requirement is the ability to understand nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical delivery outcomes that enhance workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate will bring strong project and program delivery expertise, with the ability to lead complex initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive successful business change. They will be a collaborative and adaptable professional with excellent communication, analysis, problem-solving, and organisational skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building effective cross-functional partnerships. Experience across Agile, Waterfall, and Lean delivery methodologies, combined with strengths in project governance, risk and change management, coaching, and capability development, will be highly regarded. A solid understanding of the telecommunications industry, PMO frameworks, and advanced reporting tools is desirable, along with the ability to interpret nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical outcomes that improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.
Application Process
You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.
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.
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 [email protected] 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.
Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Thursday, 22nd October.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
Worker TypePermanentTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Full working rights in Australia
- Strong project and program delivery expertise
- Experience leading complex initiatives and managing stakeholder relationships
- Excellent communication, analysis, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Lean delivery methodologies
- Experience in project governance, risk management, and change management
- Experience with coaching and capability development
- Understanding of the telecommunications industry
- Knowledge of PMO frameworks and advanced reporting tools
- Ability to interpret regulatory commitments and translate them into delivery outcomes
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