Senior Manager, New Developments Investment Governance

nbn® Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn Australia is seeking a Senior Manager for New Developments Investment Governance. You will lead commercial analysis, strengthen investment governance, and partner with stakeholders to improve business case quality and evidence-based decision-making.

The role focuses on analysing performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and translating insights into actionable recommendations that maximize long-term value for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Expertise in commercial analysis, investment governance, financial planning and business case development.
• Ability to evaluate investment opportunities, challenge assumptions and translate insights into clear business recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across the New Developments portfolio and partner with stakeholders to strengthen investment governance.
• Analyse commercial and operational performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Translate insights into clear recommendations to enhance portfolio outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, account management and data teams to drive investment performance and governance compliance.

Skills

Commercial Analysis

Investment Governance

Financial Planning

Business Case

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Collaboration

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 Senior Manager, New Developments Investment Governance reporting to Executive Manager Strategic Planning and Governance

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.

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 benefitsand 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