Senior Portfolio 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 bit about your role

The Senior Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the strategic roadmap for nbn Field Services, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and the Field Strategy. This includes overseeing portfolio governance, prioritisation, and execution of key initiatives in collaboration with senior stakeholders across EGM and GM levels.

The role partners closely with Project Managers, Business and Technology Delivery Owners, and Commercial teams to ensure clarity of outcomes, timely delivery, and fiscal accountability. Responsibilities span strategic planning, risk management, resource alignment, and performance tracking, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

The Senior Portfolio Manager also contributes to executive-level communications and governance forums, ensuring programs are structured, resourced, and delivered to meet business case commitments and success measures. Key working relationships include senior leaders across Field Services, Strategy, Pipeline, Digital, and Capability Delivery functions.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business-related studies, complemented by certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or PgMP, and practical expertise in Agile, waterfall, and lean methodologies. They are skilled in establishing Agile Portfolio Management frameworks and navigating complex governance environments.

With a proven ability to lead strategic programs, they demonstrate advanced problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and commercial awareness—particularly within the telecommunications and field services sectors.

Their competencies include business case development, benefit tracking, workshop facilitation, and executive-level communication. Known for their collaborative mindset, adaptability, and strategic thinking, they foster inclusive team environments and consistently deliver impactful outcomes aligned to business goals.

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, 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 is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

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