Project Manager

nbn® Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Field Services transformation initiatives, working with multiple business units to drive capability development, operational improvement and business outcomes.

The role requires strong delivery expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate regulatory commitments into practical delivery outcomes at scale. You will manage planning, governance and risk while ensuring projects stay on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong project and program delivery expertise across large-scale initiatives.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall and Lean delivery methodologies.
• Ability to interpret regulatory commitments and translate them into practical delivery outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Field Services transformation initiatives.
• Manage project planning, governance, risk and change management.
• Collaborate across business units and engage senior stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery on time and within budget, aligned to objectives.

Job description

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.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Project Manager reporting to Executive Manager Field Portfolio Governance and Delivery

A bit about your role

The Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of Field Services transformation initiatives, working collaboratively across multiple business units to drive capability development, operational improvement, and business outcomes. The successful candidate will manage project planning, delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to organisational objectives. They will build strong partnerships across teams, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making in complex and fast-paced environments. A key requirement is the ability to understand nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical delivery outcomes that enhance workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate will bring strong project and program delivery expertise, with the ability to lead complex initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive successful business change. They will be a collaborative and adaptable professional with excellent communication, analysis, problem-solving, and organisational skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building effective cross-functional partnerships. Experience across Agile, Waterfall, and Lean delivery methodologies, combined with strengths in project governance, risk and change management, coaching, and capability development, will be highly regarded. A solid understanding of the telecommunications industry, PMO frameworks, and advanced reporting tools is desirable, along with the ability to interpret nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical outcomes that improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

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. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we’re recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

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 [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. 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.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Thursday, 22nd October.

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

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time