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 Contract Manager reporting to Executive Manager - Field Contract Management.

A bit about your role

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle to deliver sustainable commercial value. This includes onboarding, managing variations, negotiating disputes, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance. The role acts as a key interface between internal and external stakeholders and supports strategic procurement initiatives through commercial insights.

Key accountabilities span business partnering, contract implementation and management, supplier and risk oversight, governance, and compliance, and leveraging analytics to inform decisions and drive performance improvements.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement or supply chain commercial functions. They possess strong commercial acumen, contract and supplier relationship management expertise, and a solid understanding of procurement principles.

Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills are essential,



along with the ability to structure documents and presentations clearly.

Success in this role requires robust commercial acumen, problem-solving, and data literacy.

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.

- Reconciliation Action Plan
- Accessibility & Inclusion Plan
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer
- Active employee-led diversity pillars
- WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women

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📌 Contract Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Nbn
📍 Melbourne