Job Expectations
We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Reward Specialist, reporting to the Executive Manager Reward.
A bit about your role
As the Reward Specialist at nbn, you will play a meaningful role in shaping how we reward and support our people. This position sits within a collaborative reward team and contributes to work that underpins fair, consistent and sustainable outcomes across the organisation. In this role, you will support Annual Remuneration reviews, salary benchmarking and survey analysis, as well as modelling and other cyclical reward activities. Your contribution will help inform evidence-based decision-making and support the integrity of nbn’s reward frameworks.
The role offers genuine breadth, enabling you to build capability across multiple areas of reward while making a tangible impact through thoughtful, people-centred work. There will be also opportunity to take ownership of specific workstreams.
A bit about you
You bring demonstrated experience in a reward role and are confident working with data, supported by strong advanced Excel capability. You have experience participating in large-scale Annual Remuneration reviews and, experience with Workday is beneficial. An accreditation in job evaluation methodologies is highly regarded and curiosity or experience with AI is welcomed where it supports practical reward outcomes.
You enjoy applying your technical skills in a practical, hands-on way and are comfortable operating in a role that balances analysis with delivery. You are a genuine team player with a positive, can‑do mindset, comfortable contributing within a close-knit and highly collaborative team. You bring care, curiosity and purpose to your work, and are motivated by creating outcomes that support both people and the broader mission of nbn.
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.
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 Tuesday, 7th April 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
