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 fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations reporting to Executive Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations.
A bit about your role
This role is responsible for developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies across regional and remote Australia, building trusted relationships with key regional stakeholders. As a trusted adviser, the role drives stakeholder advocacy for nbn, increased awareness and positive sentiment, amplification of nbn key messages through stakeholder communication and marketing channels, digital inclusion and community participation through strategic partnerships, targeted engagement initiatives and communication programs aligned to business priorities.
The position also provides specialist guidance to internal teams, strengthens stakeholder engagement capability, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce risk and ensure stakeholder insights are effectively represented across the organisation to inform and influence nbn product and processes in line with business outcomes.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate brings experience in stakeholder engagement or a related field, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally, influence outcomes, and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders. They combine strong communication and relationship management skills with sound judgement, the ability to work autonomously, and a track record of delivering meaningful business, community, and stakeholder outcomes. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable, along with additional leadership, management, or specialist expertise where applicable.
The successful candidate will be ideally based in regional Australia or have a deep lived understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Regional and Remote Australians.
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. 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.
Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Wednesday, 21st October.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.