Contract Manager

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We have exciting opportunities at nbn, for 3 Contract Managers in the Procurement team.

A bit about your role

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle to deliver sustainable commercial value. This includes onboarding, managing variations, negotiating disputes, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance. The role acts as a key interface between internal and external stakeholders and supports strategic procurement initiatives through commercial insights.

Key accountabilities span business partnering, contract implementation and management, supplier and risk oversight, governance, compliance, and leveraging analytics to inform decisions and drive performance improvements.

A bit about you

The ideal candidates have extensive experience in procurement or supply chain commercial functions, with a strong focus in either of the network technology or field services categories. They possess strong commercial acumen, contract and supplier relationship management expertise, and a solid understanding of procurement principles.

Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to structure documents and presentations clearly. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, problem-solving, and data literacy.

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.

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?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!

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 is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Sunday, 28th September 2025.

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