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Gareth Houston

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General Manager Procurement at nbn® Australia
📍 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Gareth is the General Manager of Procurement at nbn® Australia, bringing extensive experience as a Chartered Accountant and senior commercial leader. He specializes in procurement, finance, and commercial strategy within the telecommunications, infrastructure, and utilities industries, holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Tasmania.

He recently undertook a six-month job-swap into a different general manager role to actively support his own career development and growth.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
General Manager Procurement
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Procurement Strategy
Leads procurement at nbn, developing sourcing strategies and managing commercial aspects for significant technology and infrastructure contracts.
Team Leadership
Actively recruits for his teams and has managed large groups, focusing on developing talent and fostering a high-performing environment.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
General Manager Procurement
nbn® Australia
1-2024 - 2-2025
General Manager Technology, Customer & Corporate (Secondment)
nbn® Australia
2-2020 - 1-2024
General Manager Field and Wireless Services Procurement
nbn® Australia
8-2018 - 2-2020
Executive Manager Commercial & Contract Management - Field Services Procurement
nbn® Australia
9-2017 - 8-2018
General Manager Field Services Commercial
nbn® Australia
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Education
2001 - 2004
Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
University of Tasmania (Bachelors)
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