Executive Manager, Strategy and Planning

Job Expectations

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. This is a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract.

A bit about your role

The Field Improve & Transform team leads the development and execution of the nbn Field Strategy, aligning with corporate objectives and driving improvements in service, productivity, and quality. The Executive Manager, Field Portfolio Governance & Delivery, oversees strategic portfolio planning and delivery, partnering with executive and senior leaders to shape business cases, programs, ensures the accurate tracking of costs and benefits, provides executive governance, strategic insights and reporting.

This role develops executive briefing materials, partners with Executive and General Managers across the nbn organisation, identifies risks and opportunities, and delivers strategic insights to support decision-making, whilst mentoring the team to ensure successful outcomes.

A bit about you

We’re seeking a strategic professional ideally certified with a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance, IT, or a related field, and experience in strategy roles within telecommunications, engineering, or construction. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, top-tier consulting or financial modelling experience, and a deep understanding of telecoms processes, networks, and IT systems.

This role requires exceptional problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, including experience managing teams and delivering customer-focused outcomes. Advanced communication and presentation abilities, along with expertise in strategic planning, operational analysis, and continuous improvement, are essential to drive impactful business results.

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. 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 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 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 a 9 Month Fixed Term opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 13th August 2025

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

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