Lead Infrastructure SME

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, a
s Lead Infrastructure S
ME reporting to Senior Manager – Design.

A bit about your role

T
he Lead Infrastructure
SME plays a critical role in providing expert technical guidance across one or more infrastructure domains, translating functional requirements into solutions, and delivering both CAPEX and OPEX initiatives. This role involves leading design and architectural documentation, mentoring engineers, and supporting platform owners to ensure successful delivery. It requires collaboration with internal teams such as Data Centre and Application teams, as well as external vendors.

Key responsibilities include driving innovation, performing peer reviews, contributing to platform roadmaps, and ensuring smooth service transitions. The SME also supports integration design and provides on-the-job training and mentorship to technical teams.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate for the Lead Infrastructure SME role should have strong technical expertise across infrastructure domains, including blade servers, operating systems, multi-tier storage, backup systems, clustering, virtualisation tools, scripting, and automation. The candidate should have hands-on experience with infrastructure core technologies, particularly
the VMware stack, VRA and VRO specifica
tions, and deploying VRA instances and blueprints. Proficiency in Python and Java scripting is essential, along with experience managing integrations in VRA/VRO environments and a solid understanding of dynamic types within VRO deployments.

They should demonstrate a proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to lead and influence across the organisation and respond effectively in dynamic environments. In addition to strong problem-solving and analytical skills, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, container technologies, and business continuity practices is also important, along with a commitment to safety and compliance with organisational policies.

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 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.

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 or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at 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?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your ap

plicationPlease 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, 31st August 2025.

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