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.
We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as the
Senior Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management,
reporting to Executive Manager - Executive Governance & PMO.
A bit about your role
The Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Management translates customer needs into scalable solutions, oversees the SPM roadmap, and ensures solution consistency and data integrity. The position also leads technology delivery activities, supports testing, training, and change, and works with BDOs to realise business benefits.
In addition, the role manages demand and the product backlog, promotes out‐of‐the‐box functionality, facilitates cross‐functional collaboration and governance, engages stakeholder communities, and delivers strategic initiatives across the People, Process & Partnerships team.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate will bring more than eight years of experience in enterprise-wide delivery governance and portfolio management across complex, cross‐functional environments. The role requires strong capability in strategic planning, investment governance, change integration, and stakeholder engagement, supported by advanced skills in risk, compliance, and benefits realisation using ETD frameworks.
Exceptional communication and influencing abilities are essential,



as is the capacity to plan, prioritise, and coordinate complex initiatives while navigating ambiguity in a fast‐paced enterprise setting.
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 Gold Employer for three years running,



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.
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 ***************. 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?
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!
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 is a permanent prospect and applications for this role will close at midnight, 12th Feb ****
To be eligible to apply for this role, you should have valid working rights in Australia.
Worker Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time

📌 Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Management (Sydney)
🏢 nbn™ Australia
📍 Sydney