Build Manager

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 Build Manager, reporting to the Executive Manager – FWSAT Partner Deployment, Fixed Wireless Build.

A bit about your role

The Fixed Wireless Build Manager is responsible for overseeing the deployment and upgrade of resilient Fixed Wireless networks through strategic partnerships, ensuring growth, capacity, and expansion are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The role involves managing delivery partners, driving health, safety, and environmental best practices, maintaining customer-centric and cost-focused approaches, and ensuring smooth project handovers to operations.

It also includes risk management, performance improvement, stakeholder engagement, and supporting leadership responsibilities alongside the Executive Manager, occasionally representing them in leadership forums.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate will have experience in wireless telecommunications roll-outs, with deep expertise in Fixed/Mobile Wireless and Satellite technologies, including RF and transmission design, acquisition, planning, and implementation processes.

They possess strong technical knowledge of LTE systems, RAN/Tx equipment, and civil and structural build methodologies, alongside proven problem-solving skills for complex technical issues.

Proficiency in MS Office, and Appian, as well as stakeholder management, team leadership, and the ability to travel to remote locations are essential.

The role also requires adherence to safety policies, fostering a risk-free work environment, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

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 [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. 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, Sunday 21st of December 2025.