People Technology Manager UKG

Job Expectations

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 for a People Technology Manager UKG. This role will report to the Executive Manager People Technology.

A bit about your role

As the People Technology Manager UKG, you will lead the development and execution of the UKG Workforce Management roadmap for the People Technology team. This is a truly collaborative role—connecting, influencing, and co-creating across the organisation to ensure our systems reflect and support the evolving needs of our people. You will be work closely with People and Culture leaders, technical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into future-ready technology solutions that are scalable and fit for purpose.

This role is the go-to partner for all things UKG—guiding platform direction, resolving issues with care and clarity, and identifying opportunities to enrich functionality. Your leadership will shape the platform’s future capabilities while ensuring it remains compliant with legislation and aligned with nbn’s broader vision. With a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on expertise, you will elevate the impact of People Technology, strengthening the bridge between people, process, and product.

A bit about you

The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of UKG Workforce Management including a good understanding of system current and future capability, and implementation experience is desired. You have a strong capability to solve complex business problems through effective, user-centred technology solutions. With a future-focused mindset and a keen ability to assess, optimise, and shape platform direction, you are always thinking one step ahead.

Your empathetic and engaging communication style allows you to naturally build trust with stakeholders and work with them to co-design solutions that are practical, human-centred, and aligned with business goals. You are both strategic and hands-on—a natural integrator who can think big while confidently navigating the details. You thrive in agile environments, and you care deeply about making systems better for people.

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, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

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 will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight Monday, 28th April 2025.

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

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time