Advisor Government Relations

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for an Advisor, Government Relations, reporting to the Senior Manager, Government Relations.

A bit about your role

As the Advisor, Government Relations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting nbn’s efforts to identify and action opportunities for regulatory and legislative reform. This is to position the organisation as a sustainable commercial enterprise.

This will see you preparing strategic briefings, monitoring legislative developments and providing high-quality advice to inform policy formulation and implementation. You will coordinate inputs across internal teams, manage deadlines and ensure leaders are well-prepared for external engagements. Your work will help ensure government engagement is timely, consistent and aligned with nbn’s regulatory priorities.

A bit about you

You are a confident and collaborative communicator with a background in government relations, public policy or ministerial environments. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills and are comfortable partnering across diverse internal teams to deliver outcomes that matter. Your ability to think critically, identify opportunities and translate complex information into clear, well-written briefs makes you a trusted advisor.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by purpose and impact. With a proactive mindset and strong organisational skills, you navigate competing priorities with ease and maintain focus on strategic goals. Your background in Telco or other regulated industries will be highly regarded, and adaptability and commitment to excellence will set you up for success in the 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 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 Gold Employer for three years running, 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 [email protected] 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 the role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight Thursday, 4th December 2025.

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