Build Program 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.  

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Build Program Manager reporting to the Executive Manager, Build.

A bit about your role

The Build Program Manager is responsible and accountable for leading, governing, and delivering nbn’s Fixed Wireless construction programs across both brownfield and greenfield environments. The role oversees end‑to‑end planning, execution, cost control, HS&E performance, and risk management, while also managing senior government stakeholders and ensuring strong governance, compliance, and predictable delivery outcomes through internal teams and delivery partners.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings strong program governance, commercial discipline, and people‑leadership capability. They excel in managing complex stakeholder environments — including RDE, government relations, and direct engagement with state and federal stakeholders — ensuring all parties remain aligned throughout the construction lifecycle, delivery‑partner coordination, and schedule risks. With deep experience across multiple build programs, including upgrades to existing infrastructure like mobile network deployments, they demonstrate strong cross‑functional collaboration, quality assurance, communication, and the ability to operate effectively in both brownfield and greenfield environments.

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 benefits and 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 [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?

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 a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight 18th May 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.