Senior Manager, New Developments Investment Governance

nbn™ Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Great training

18 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

nbn is seeking a commercially minded leader to provide governance across the New Developments portfolio, partnering with stakeholders to strengthen business case quality and investment governance.

You will analyse commercial performance, identify risks and opportunities, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and drive continuous improvement with finance, operations, account management and data teams to maximise value.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in analysing commercial and operational performance.
• Ability to translate insights into clear recommendations for portfolio outcomes.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive governance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse commercial and operational performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support evidence-based decision-making and robust business case development.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, account management and data teams to drive value.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Investment governance

Financial planning

Business case development

Stakeholder engagement

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 bit about your role

This role provides commercial leadership across the New Developments portfolio, partnering with stakeholders to strengthen investment governance, improve business case quality, and support evidence-based decision-making. The successful candidate will analyse commercial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into clear recommendations that enhance portfolio outcomes and benefits realisation. Working collaboratively across finance, operations, account management and data teams, they will help drive investment performance, financial planning and governance compliance, while supporting the adoption of innovative analytics and continuous improvement initiatives that maximise long‑term value for customers and the business.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings expertise in commercial analysis, investment governance, financial planning and business case development, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities, challenge assumptions and translate complex insights into clear business recommendations. They are highly analytical, experienced in working with financial and operational data, and skilled at driving governance, process improvement and performance outcomes across cross-functional teams. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to build trusted relationships, provide constructive challenge, coach others to better understand commercial drivers, and collaborate effectively with business, finance, operational and technology stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, property development or similar industries is advantageous.

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 Tuesday, 10th November.

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

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time