Manager, Disruption Management

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as Manager, Disruption Management, where you will directly support nbn’s crisis and/or emergency response to major disruptive events.

A bit about your role

The Manager, Disruption Management, is part of the team that helps nbn respond to disruptive events, specifically focusing on enhancing the organisation’s crisis & emergency response capabilities. The role involves designing and delivering training, testing, exercises, and debriefs to prepare senior leadership and business units for major disruptions, while also coordinating real-time crisis & emergency responses.

The role includes on-call responsibilities to support crisis & emergency response efforts.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing responses to strategic and operational disruptive events, preferably within a critical infrastructure environment. They should possess experience in managing real-world crises and emergencies. Experience in training and exercising senior leadership teams (SLTs) in responding to disruptive events is essential.

The role requires a strong understanding of response team attributes such as situational awareness, critical thinking, stakeholder management, decision-making and time & task management. The ideal candidate will be a strong planner, a team-player, comfortable in conversing with senior leaders and have an adaptive mindset.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There is 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 are 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 do not 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.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. The role requires ability to obtain a security clearance.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, 7th September 2025.