Senior Manager, Safety Quality Transformation

nbn® Australia

Senior Manager Safety & Quality Transform and Improve leading transformation at nbn, ensuring safer work practices and quality outcomes across Field Operations.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on safety and quality excellence. Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and deliver measurable business outcomes through effective governance and stakeholder collaboration.

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Operational Transformation LeadershipContinuous Improvement InitiativesSafety and Quality ExcellenceStrategic Roadmap DevelopmentGovernance Framework Establishment

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Hard Skills

Operational Performance ImprovementCompliance ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingProcess ImplementationRisk Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipStakeholder InfluenceRelationship BuildingAuthentic Communication

Industry Keywords

Field OperationsGovernanceSafety StandardsQuality InitiativesPerformance Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead transformation and continuous improvement of safety and quality initiatives across Field Operations
Ensure systems, standards, tools, and practices are effectively embedded into everyday operations
Own the Safety & Quality transformation roadmap
Drive prioritisation, governance, and delivery of initiatives that improve compliance, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance
Partner with stakeholders across Safety, Quality, Technology, People & Culture, and Field Operations
Deliver practical and scalable solutions that support safer, more consistent field execution
Responsible for governance and executive reporting on program progress, risks, and outcomes
Ensure investment decisions are aligned to strategic priorities
Focus on benefits realisation translating operational and performance data into measurable improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience leading operational transformation, continuous improvement, safety, quality, or field-based programs within complex organisations
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps
Establish strong governance frameworks
Deliver measurable business outcomes through successful implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working
Collaborative and authentic leadership to build trusted relationships
Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complexity, and using data-driven insights to guide decision-making
Passion for continuous improvement and commitment to safety and quality excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment
Great training
True flexible working arrangements
18 weeks of paid parental leave