EM Business Analytics

NBN Co ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking an Executive Manager Business Analytics, Insights & Automation to lead the Network Operations analytics and automation strategy. You will drive data-led decisions, partner with senior executives, and deliver a roadmap of initiatives that improve performance, efficiency and customer outcomes.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with Technology Enablement and the Chief Data Office, and drive innovation in AI, analytics and automation to create lasting value across the

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics and automation initiatives to improve operational performance and customer outcomes.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to translate data-driven insights into strategic actions.
• Provide leadership across governance, capability development and benefits realization.

Job description

Job Expectations

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for an Executive Manager Business Analytics, Insights & Automation reporting to the GM Network Operations. A bit about your role As Executive Manager Business Analytics, Insights & Automation, you will lead the Network Operations analytics and automation strategy, driving operational excellence through the effective use of data, technology and insights.

As a senior leader within the function, you will partner closely with executive stakeholders to define and execute a forward‑looking strategy that delivers measurable improvements in performance, efficiency and customer outcomes. You will be accountable for translating strategic priorities into a clear roadmap of initiatives and ensuring analytics and automation capabilities continue to evolve in line with both business requirements and enterprise strategy.

You will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering actionable insights, advanced analytics and automation solutions that create value across the organisation. Working collaboratively with Technology Enablement, the Chief Data Office and other business leaders, you will drive innovation, champion data‑led decision making and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies including AI, automation and advanced analytics. You will also provide leadership across governance, investment prioritisation, capability development and benefits realisation, ensuring initiatives deliver sustainable business outcomes and long‑term value.

A bit about you

You are a strategic and influential leader with significant experience delivering analytics, business intelligence, automation or digital transformation outcomes within complex enterprise environments. You have a proven ability to lead high‑performing teams, influence senior stakeholders and translate data‑driven insights into meaningful business results.

You bring strong commercial acumen, a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives that improve operational performance and customer outcomes. Your ability to build trusted relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape, combined with your understanding of enterprise data governance, operating models and emerging technologies, enables you to drive change and create lasting value. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving complex business challenges and are passionate about developing people, uplifting capability and delivering outcomes that matter.

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.

Equal Opportunities for All

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To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time. Please note, this role is a permanent and applications will close at midnight on 8th of October.

About nbn

nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn™ network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live. But the nbn™ network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come.

At nbn, you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at nbn, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At nbn, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s.