Program Director Network Delivery

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. We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as the Program Director – Network Delivery, reporting to the General Manager Network Delivery & Solution Engineering. A bit about your role The Program Director – Network Delivery is responsible for leading the delivery of critical network programs within the SEO SEND portfolio, overseeing all components from requirements through trial deployments to operational handover. This role manages complex, cross-functional teams and ensures alignment across stakeholders, prioritization, and governance to meet ambitious milestones. Key accountabilities include driving virtual team members to define technical solutions, integrate and validate complex solutions, manage scope, schedule, risks, and vendor relationships, while driving cost‑effective outcomes and organisational alignment. The Program Director provides clear direction, influences across a matrix organisation, and ensures delivery on time and within budget. A bit about you The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the delivery of complex and highly integrated new capabilities into Telecommunication Networks and IT support systems, and an ability to create a sense of confidence and trust within a diverse set of senior leaders and stakeholders from across nbn. They must demonstrate strong vendor and stakeholder management, advanced problem‑solving, and the ability to lead through ambiguity while setting clear direction. Expertise in both project management and Telecommunication Network technologies including FTTx, HFC, IP, MPLS, QoS, Metro Ethernet, DWDM, and orchestration are essential, along with 20+ years’ experience in the Telecommunications Industry. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and technical writing skills, combined with commercial acumen and innovative thinking, are critical for success in this role. 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 Gold Employer for three years running, 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. 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 or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 . 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. Where to from here? We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed. Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Monday 15th of December 2025. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Telecommunications Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at nbn® Australia by 2x Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr