Partnerships Manager

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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 bit about your role

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and executing a portfolio of strategic programs that drive commercial growth, customer experience, and operational efficiency within the Partnerships Function. With a focus on operational delivery, relationship management, risk and governance oversight and team collaboration the role ensures initiatives meet performance and compliance standards while fostering strong partnerships across internal teams and external stakeholders, including utilities, builders, and technology partners.

Success in this role requires strong project management skills, the ability to influence across a matrixed environment, and a collaborative mindset that supports shared goals and team culture.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate holds a relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification and demonstrates advanced problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills that enable effective engagement across diverse stakeholder groups. They are adept at bridging customer experience with operational processes and metrics within complex, fast-paced environments. With a solid understanding of/or ability to quickly learn—the Australian telecommunications and regulatory landscape, they consistently deliver outcomes through sound governance, budget management, and tactical execution.

The candidate is experienced in business negotiations, change management, and process improvement, and excels in leading virtual teams and collaborating across matrixed, cross-functional environments. Their interpersonal, influencing, and program planning skills are highly developed, supporting successful program delivery and stakeholder alignment.

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 permanent/fixed term opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025.

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

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