Platform Owner f5

Job Expectations

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A bit about your role

As the Platform Owner – f5, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of nbn’s f5 hardware and software suite, shaping its strategic roadmap and ensuring it delivers secure, resilient, and fit-for-purpose services across the enterprise. You will be the central point of contact for all things f5—guiding architecture, operational performance, security posture, patching, lifecycle planning, and commercial alignment. Your work will directly influence how nbn delivers reliable infrastructure services, enabling teams to collaborate with confidence and clarity.

In this role, you will bring together diverse stakeholders across enterprise architecture, security, delivery, and vendor teams to ensure the platform is robust, well-documented, and continuously evolving. You will lead platform innovation, drive operational excellence, and provide expert guidance during incidents and project delivery. Your leadership will ensure the platform remains compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with nbn’s broader technology vision.

A bit about you

You are a thoughtful and experienced technology leader with deep expertise in f5 hardware and software, and a strong background in infrastructure and scripting. You bring 10–15 years of experience and a collaborative mindset that thrives in complex environments. You understand the importance of secure, scalable platforms and are passionate about creating systems that empower others to do their best work.

You communicate with clarity and influence, and you’re comfortable guiding cross-functional teams through technical decisions and operational challenges. You’re highly organised, financially astute, and committed to continuous improvement. Above all, you’re someone who leads with purpose—mentoring others, fostering trust, and ensuring the platform you steward is a foundation for nbn’s success.

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, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

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 Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 26 / 11 / 2025.

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

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time