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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a proven Executive Manager with extensive experience in both network engineering and program delivery within tier 1 telcos within the Core, IP and Transport technology domain. This role will report to the General Manager Solution Engineering and Network Delivery and the formal job title will be Executive Manager Core Network Engineering and Delivery.
A bit about your role
As the Executive Manager, you will lead the design, testing and delivery of network solutions that enable nbn to meet business requirements and deliver value outcomes efficiently. You will ensure solutions are fit for purpose, cost-effective, scalable and secure, aligning with nbn’s architecture and complying with regulatory, governance, quality and performance standards. This role will take ownership of risks and issues related to network design and delivery, overseeing root cause analysis, supporting Tier 4 production issues and driving process improvements. This includes reviewing and updating engineering standards and identifying opportunities for innovation and optimisation.
You will be pivotal in fronting delivery to the Networks business unit, providing clear plans, tracking progress, managing budgets and representing the broader Systems Engineering and Operations function. You will influence peers and stakeholders to achieve cross-group outcomes and foster collaboration across teams.
Your leadership both drive the transformation of your team to deliver faster, cheaper and better. You will empower front-line experts to make decisions, while you focus on removing roadblocks, managing dependencies and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
A bit about you
You are an accomplished leader with extensive experience managing highly technical engineering teams and delivering complex network solutions within large-scale tier 1 Telco environments. You bring a proven track record of delivering projects in Core, IP and Transport technology domains, systems integration and solutions where IT, network and business processes converge.
You combine technical credibility with strategic insight, enabling you to engage confidently with engineers while influencing senior stakeholders. Your approach is collaborative and pragmatic, and you thrive in environments where you can balance technical depth with empowered leadership. With your ability to navigate complexity and drive outcomes, you will help nbn deliver innovative network solutions that support Australia’s digital future.
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 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.
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 recruitment@nbnco.com.au 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 Tuesday, 14th April 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.