Manager Critical Infrastructure

A bit about your role

As the Manager Critical Infrastructure, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance and thoughtful expansion of nbn’s core infrastructure. You will bring a steady and considered approach to overseeing critical assets, balancing operational performance with long-term resilience, and helping to safeguard the technology that connects communities across Australia.

You will lead the design and continuous uplift of risk and resilience frameworks, acting as a trusted steward of critical infrastructure and providing governance oversight across network and technology sites. With a focus on care, collaboration and accountability, you will guide maintenance programs, oversee access, inspections and corrective actions, and ensure all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with standards. Your ability to bring people together will be key as you partner closely with internal teams and external providers, contributing to sound decision-making, managing risks, and supporting business priorities including budget outcomes and infrastructure planning

A bit about you

You are a collaborative and grounded leader with a strong foundation in industrial electronics, telecommunications, or complex infrastructure environments. You bring hands-on experience managing and maintaining critical network infrastructure, with an understanding of control systems, maintenance practices, and electrical or operational design that allows you to navigate complexity with confidence and care. Experience with data centres, building management systems or programmable logic controllers will support your success, but your mindset and ability to bring others along are what truly set you apart.

You build relationships with authenticity and intention, working closely with field teams, engineers, IT specialists and delivery partners to achieve shared goals. Your communication style is open and thoughtful, and you take pride in creating an environment where everyone feels supported and aligned. With a natural curiosity and interest in the evolving world of critical infrastructure and data centres, you are motivated to keep learning and growing while contributing to outcomes that are safe, sustainable and meaningful for nbn and the communities it serves.

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. We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any special requests or accessibility requirements throughout the recruitment process, please advise us at the time of application (via [email protected]) and we will adjust to meet your needs.

Take your next steps with nbn

At nbn we support your career development and want to give you every opportunity to be prioritised through recruitment processes and as such, positions are advertised internally first for 5 days. So, if you think this role is for you then apply today via your Workday account. This will ensure that your application receives priority over any external applicants. In line with nbn’s internal hiring guidelines, please ensure that you inform your current manager prior to formally applying to the position.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight Wednesday 7th October.