Project Manager

nbn co limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer

Active employee-led diversity pillars

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic transformation initiatives across Field Services. You will drive projects from discovery through implementation and benefits realisation, coordinating governance and stakeholder engagement while partnering with business leaders to achieve successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, planning, and delivery excellence within a dynamic project portfolio, with a focus on continuous improvement and transformation across Field Services.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and governance capabilities.
• Experience delivering projects through all delivery lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of key programs and projects within the Field Services pipeline.
• Oversee resource planning, reporting, risk and issue management, quality assurance and change management activities.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation and governance presentations for senior stakeholders.

Job description

Job Expectations

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Project Manager reporting to Executive Manager, Field Services.

A bit about your role

The Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering strategic transformation initiatives across multiple business units within nbn. Working within the Field Services project pipeline, you will lead and coordinate the successful delivery of key programs and projects, ensuring outcomes align with business objectives. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, project planning, governance, and execution capabilities, with responsibility for driving projects through all phases of the delivery lifecycle, from discovery and requirements gathering through to implementation and benefits realisation. As Project Manager, you will oversee resource planning, reporting, risk and issue management, quality assurance, and change management activities in accordance with PMO governance standards. You will also prepare high-quality project documentation and presentations for governance forums and senior stakeholders, while partnering with business leaders and delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to lead impactful initiatives that support transformation and continuous improvement across Field Services.

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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Contract and Eligibility

Please note that this role is a fixed term and applications will close at midnight on 5th of November. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. Worker Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time.

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.