Program 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 Program Lead reporting to the Executive Manager Transform and Delivery Implementation.

A bit about your role

We have a rewarding opportunity at nbn for a Program Lead – Transform and Delivery Implementation, that sits at the heart of how we simplify, streamline and strengthen the way we deliver change across IP&D. You will guide the coordination and execution of programs and projects that shape nbn’s strategic roadmap, ensuring our technology, processes and ways of working come together with clarity and purpose. Working closely with our key strategic stakeholders, you will nurture strong partnerships that bring technical solutions to life in ways that meet both functional needs and broader business outcomes.

In this role, you will champion our Simplification Strategy by fostering a culture of curiosity, data driven thinking and AI enabled innovation. You will bring people together across Testing, Reporting and ETD SME functions, ensuring that transformation activities are well understood, supported and embedded. Your work will create consistency in how we plan, govern and deliver programs, while offering thoughtful guidance that helps teams navigate risks, anticipate opportunities and stay aligned to nbn’s key outcomes. Through your leadership, you will help shape a more connected, efficient and future focused delivery environment across IP&D.

A bit about you

We have a rewarding opportunity at nbn for a Program Lead – Transform and Delivery Implementation, that sits at the heart of how we simplify, streamline and strengthen the way we deliver change across IP&D. You will guide the coordination and execution of programs and projects that shape nbn’s strategic roadmap, ensuring our technology, processes and ways of working come together with clarity and purpose. Working closely with our key strategic stakeholders, you will nurture strong partnerships that bring technical solutions to life in ways that meet both functional needs and broader business outcomes.

In this role, you will champion our Simplification Strategy by fostering a culture of curiosity, data driven thinking and AI enabled innovation. You will bring people together across Testing, Reporting and ETD SME functions, ensuring that transformation activities are well understood, supported and embedded. Your work will create consistency in how we plan, govern and deliver programs, while offering thoughtful guidance that helps teams navigate risks, anticipate opportunities and stay aligned to nbn’s key outcomes. Through your leadership, you will help shape a more connected, efficient and future focused delivery environment across IP&D.

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 7th February 2026.

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