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National Stakeholder Relations Manager – City Development
A bit about your role
As a National Stakeholder Relations Manager, you will represent nbn with the property and development industry, urban planners, local governments, smart places practitioners and consultants, advocates & city shaping organisations on how digital infrastructure will shape our future cities and growing communities. Working nationally, you will take a leading role in our stakeholder relations, strategic partnerships, policy development/analysis etc. with these key stakeholders.
You will develop and deliver engagement strategies, identify opportunities to work with internal and external stakeholders, and act as a subject matter expert by actively contributing your engagement expertise to Enterprise-wide initiatives and programs.
You will be a key part of the City Development team with a focus on understanding and building relationships with internal teams and functions including new developments, government relations, business and industry, digital inclusion, sustainability and customer products and marketing. Using your stakeholder relationships, you will maximise opportunities for growing communities to access our future-fit fibre network, promote uptake of fibre upgrades in established suburbs and multi-dwelling units, drive awareness of new and emerging nbn smart places technologies and highlight nbn’s contribution to creating vibrant and sustainable cities.
You will be responsible and take a collaborative and proactive approach to co-creating and co-designing strategic initiatives and activities with internal and external stakeholders to deliver desirable and measurable outcomes for targeted stakeholders and the business.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing stakeholders within a complex environment, with an ability to engage with them confidently and professionally and present to business, industry and government audiences and a strong understanding of the city development sector and industry landscape including challenges, opportunities, emerging threats, and key growth areas (e.g., precincts and release areas).
You will be confident, passionate and have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and have the strategic capability to assess opportunities to tell our story to the market through events, speaking opportunities and impactful written communications.
Tertiary qualifications in Stakeholder Engagement, Urban Planning & Design, Public Policy, Marketing or Public Relations or a related discipline would be an advantage for this role.
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 Australia by connecting homes and businesses everywhere. We’ve created 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. We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any special requests or accessibility requirements throughout the recruitment process, please advise us at the time of application (via recruitment@nbnco.com.au) and we will adjust to meet your needs.
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.
Take your next steps with nbn
Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight 5th July 2023.