General Manager Procurement Operations and Assurance

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia nbn® Australia Full time
Overview

General Manager Procurement Operations and Assurance at nbn Australia.

Permanent opportunity. Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday 24th September 2025. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a diverse and high-impact portfolio across Procurement Operations, Commercial Assurance, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense Management, and Extended Worker Time & Materials Lifecycle Management.
  • Report to the Executive General Manager, Procurement, Property & Supply, and be a key member of the PP&S leadership team, shaping operational strategy and driving service excellence across end-to-end value streams and adjacent functions.
  • Define service standards and KPIs aligned to strategic goals; consistently deliver results that exceed expectations.
  • Foster a culture of inclusive leadership, personal growth, and continuous improvement; coach teams and stakeholders to think boldly and act with integrity.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and lead change with confidence; take a holistic view of processes and impacts.
About you
  • Strategic and compassionate leader with deep expertise in procurement and commercial operations.
  • Proven experience in business and financial operations, with a track record of delivering cultural change, process efficiency, automation and commercial transformation in complex, customer-centric environments.
  • Experience in shared services, governance, risk management and business continuity with clarity and purpose; skilled in leading outsourced services and supplier relationships.
  • Qualifications in Finance, Business or Risk Management plus strong business acumen and ability to generate value through insight and performance.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills; capable of planning with precision, leading with empathy and growing others.
Life at nbn

Be part of building Australia's future. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward daily as we help lift the nation's digital capability by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure. We are creating Australia's network—a network made for more.

Equal Opportunities

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures. We have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and hold recognition as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women and Employer of Choice for 2025.

Accessibility and recruitment

If you have accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@nbnco.com.au or call +61 2 8918 9990. This line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for recruitment; other matters should be directed via our Contact Us page.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, please apply by following the links and sending your resume. A cover letter or addressing selection criteria is not required.

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


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