Senior Portfolio Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Portfolio Manager role at nbn Australia Join to apply for the Senior Portfolio Manager role at nbn Australia 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 A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Portfolio Manager, reporting to the Executive Manager, Field Portfolio Governance & Delivery. The Field Improve and Transform team is responsible for shaping and executing the nbn Field Strategy in alignment with broader corporate goals. This includes overseeing the planning, prioritisation, and governance of business improvement and transformation initiatives to meet field service, productivity, and quality targets. The Senior Portfolio Manager plays a key leadership role, working with senior stakeholders to manage the strategic roadmap, ensure alignment with business objectives, and oversee the delivery of initiatives within time and budget. The role involves strategic planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and performance tracking, while also contributing to executive-level communications and decision-making. A bit about you To succeed in the Senior Portfolio Manager role, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in project and program management, with increasing leadership responsibilities. Mandatory certifications include PRINCE2, PMP or PgMP, and experience with Agile, Lean, and Waterfall methodologies. The role also requires strong problem-solving skills, commercial awareness of the telecommunications and field services industry, and the ability to lead complex programs and stakeholder engagement. Key competencies include strategic planning, business case development, benefit tracking, and advanced communication and influencing skills, particularly with senior executives. Finally, the ideal candidate is self-motivated, resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative, accountable culture. 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 two 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 special requests or accessibility requirements throughout the recruitment process, please recommend us at the time of application (via ) and we will adjust to meet your needs. Where to from here? If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. 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 role is Permanent Opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight on Sunday 15thth of June. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Telecommunications Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at nbn Australia by 2x Get notified about new Portfolio Manager jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 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