Portfolio Planning Lead

Position Title: Portfolio Support Lead

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 Portfolio Support Lead reporting to Portfolio Support Manager.

A bit about your role 

As the Portfolio Support Lead, you will coordinate a dedicated team of Metrics Analysts to provide critical financial, resource and governance support to senior leaders across the Systems Engineering and Operations (SEO) Pillars. You will be instrumental in delivering clear, timely and insightful financial modelling and reporting, ensuring that decision-makers are empowered with the information they need to drive performance and accountability.  

With a strong focus on consistency and transparency, you will champion standardised processes and lead initiatives that streamline data management and improve operational efficiency. Your ability to foster collaboration across onshore and offshore teams will be essential in meeting key deadlines and maintaining alignment with nbn’s broader strategic goals. 

A bit about you 

If this sounds like the role for you, you will likely bring a strong background in portfolio or program support, with experience leading cross-functional teams and supporting complex projects across the full solution development lifecycle.  

You are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and thrive in environments where clarity, structure and collaboration are key to success. Your analytical mindset is matched by your ability to communicate with empathy and influence with purpose. You are passionate about continuous improvement and bring a thoughtful, inclusive approach to driving change. With your commitment to excellence and your ability to bring people together, you will help ensure nbn’s portfolio governance remains robust, responsive and future-focused. 

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

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.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday, 1st November 2026.

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