We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Senior Manager Enterprise Risk This role will report to the Executive Manager Risk and Assurance.
A bit about your role
As the Senior Manager Enterprise Risk, you will play a critical role in strengthening how nbn understands, manages and responds to risk across the enterprise. You will lead the development and ongoing uplift of enterprise risk management practices, ensuring frameworks, policies and risk appetite are consistently embedded and aligned with our responsibilities as a critical infrastructure provider.
In this role, you will act as a trusted adviser, enabling informed and balanced decision‑making through the identification, assessment and communication of strategic, operational and emerging risks. You will foster a proactive risk culture, guiding leaders and teams to understand and embrace their shared accountability for effective risk management.
You will also drive improvements in risk data, systems and reporting, championing the use of the GRC platform to deliver clear, high‑quality insights to Executives, Committees and the Board. Through your leadership on clarity, consistency and continuous improvement, you will help strengthen risk maturity across nbn.
A bit about you
You bring deep enterprise risk experience gained within complex, regulated or critical infrastructure environments, alongside a strong understanding of strategic, commercial and operational risk. You have a proven ability to build trust and influence at senior levels, complemented by a naturally collaborative approach. Your ability to connect people, insights and data enables you to provide clear, practical advice that supports confident decision‑making while maintaining strong governance. You are motivated by creating an environment where people feel supported to engage openly with risk and take accountability.
If you have experience with GRC platforms and an interest in enhancing risk insights and data quality, this will be highly valued. You bring a continuous improvement mindset and a genuine commitment to uplifting enterprise capability.
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 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 12-month max-term opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Monday, 25th May 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full time
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