Senior Manager, New Developments Investment Governance

nbn® Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks parental leave

Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer

Accessibility & Inclusion Plan

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Senior Manager, New Developments Investment Governance to lead commercial analysis, strengthen investment governance and improve business case quality across the New Developments portfolio. You will partner with stakeholders to drive evidence-based decisions that maximise value and benefits realization for customers and the business.

The role requires strong analytical capability, governance experience and the ability to translate complex insights into clear recommendations,

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial analysis and investment governance.
• Strong ability to translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience with financial planning and governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across the New Developments portfolio and govern investment processes.
• Analyse performance and identify risks/opportunities to improve portfolio outcomes.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, account management and data teams to support governance compliance and value realization.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Investment governance

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Job description

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.

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.