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 fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Portfolio Manager reporting to Executive Manager, Field Portfolio Governance & Delivery.

A bit about your role

The Senior Portfolio Manager plays a key role in shaping and governing the strategic roadmap for Field Services, working closely with senior stakeholders to prioritise initiatives, oversee delivery against timelines and benefits, and ensure clear alignment to strategy. The role partners with delivery and commercial teams to provide clarity on outcomes, track performance, manage risks, and support informed decision-making through data insights, business case evaluation, and clear reporting. It also contributes to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of executive-level communications, ensuring successful delivery of portfolio outcomes against agreed business measures.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in portfolio, program, and project delivery, supported by recognised project management methodologies across both Agile and traditional approaches. You are confident in solving complex business problems, shaping priorities, and working across governance environments, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment. The role requires a solid understanding of telecommunications and field services, combined with commercial awareness and the ability to assess risks, opportunities, and business value through data and insights.

You are skilled in end-to-end planning, business case development, and overseeing large-scale transformation initiatives, while fostering collaboration and clear communication across teams. A proactive and adaptable approach, strong organisation skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders, lead workshops, and present clear recommendations support successful delivery of outcomes aligned to business objectives.

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 Friday, 19th June 2026.

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