Senior Manager Strategic Planning and Deal Governance

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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 Senior Manager Strategic Planning and Deal Governance reporting to Executive Manager Strategic Planning and Governance

A bit about your role

This role plays a key part in enabling the successful delivery of the nbn network to newly developed properties through effective financial planning, governance, and performance management. The position is responsible for overseeing Revenue, Capex, Opex ensuring strong compliance with regulatory, financial, and governance requirements, including TIND and internal control frameworks. Working collaboratively across the New Developments team, the role develops business cases, supports funding and investment decisions, provides meaningful reporting and insights, and drives continuous improvement in forecasting and analytics. By ensuring sound governance, informed decision-making, and efficient resource allocation, the role supports strategic outcomes, strengthens developer partnerships, and helps accelerate customer connections to the nbn network.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in financial planning, governance, and commercial analysis, supported by relevant qualifications in business, finance, commerce, economics, engineering, or a related discipline, with professional certifications such as CPA, CA, or CFA considered highly valued. They will have demonstrated experience in business case development, revenue, capex and opex forecasting, deal governance, pricing compliance, and regulatory requirements. The role requires advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Success in the role will be supported by strong collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, along with experience driving process improvements, leading change initiatives, leveraging digital and analytics tools, and working across complex, cross-functional environments. Knowledge of the telecommunications, property development, or related sectors, together with an understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, will be advantageous

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 Monday, 12th October.

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