Contract Manager

Position Title: Contract Manager

Build your career and Australias future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australias future. With us youll be doing just that leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus theres equal employment great training and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Contract Manager reporting to Executive Manager Field Contract Management.

A bit about your role

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle to deliver sustainable commercial value. This includes onboarding managing variations negotiating disputes tracking performance and ensuring compliance. The role acts as a key interface between internal and external stakeholders and supports strategic procurement initiatives through commercial insights.

Key accountabilities span business partnering contract implementation and management supplier and risk oversight governance and compliance and leveraging analytics to inform decisions and drive performance improvements.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement or supply chain commercial functions. They possess strong commercial acumen contract and supplier relationship management expertise and a solid understanding of procurement principles.

Effective communication stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills are essential along with the ability to structure documents and presentations clearly. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen problem-solving and data literacy.

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. Theres 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 Australias best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses plus places and things everywhere. Were continuing to create Australias networka 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. Thats 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 were 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 dont 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.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Monday 7th September 2026

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