Senior Manager Disruption Management

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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, Disruption Management, reporting to Executive Manager, Disruption Management as part of the Resilience & Asset Management function.

A bit about your role

The Senior Manager, Disruption Management, is responsible for strengthening nbn’s Disruption Management capability by overseeing the Crisis Management and Emergency Management systems that support organisational readiness for major disruptions. It leads the development and delivery of training, testing, exercising and debriefing programs, and coordinates external strategic level exercises with key stakeholders when required. The position also serves as the primary crisis coordinator during significant events, guiding senior leaders through response activities. In addition, the role supports continuous improvement of the disruption management framework, integrates with broader resilience programs, maintains strong industry partnerships, and manages governance, assurance and performance reporting across the capability.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings strong capability in crisis management, with experience in emergency management, cyber resilience, business continuity, disaster management or security risk. The ideal candidate has proven experience designing and enabling training programs and navigating real‑world emergency or crisis events. They also will have sound commercial judgement, skilled at coordinating people in high pressure situations and experience in telecommunications or a similar environment.

The role requires the ability to work confidently with senior leaders, communicate clearly in written and verbal formats, and influence outcomes across diverse teams. Strong planning and organisational skills, the ability to manage concurrent priorities and eligibility for a government security clearance are essential.

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.

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 is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Sunday, April 26th 2026

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