General Manager State Government Relations

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a General Manager State Government Relations. This role will report to the Executive General Manager, Government Relations.

A bit about your role

As the General Manager State Government Relations, you will set and drive nbn’s enterprise-wide engagement strategy with state and territory governments, bringing a clear, consistent and strategic approach to how we build trusted relationships nationally. You will shape nbn’s position on policy, funding and regulatory matters, influencing outcomes over a 3–5-year horizon while strengthening connection with Ministers, advisers and departments.

You will lead a nationally distributed team of senior government relations professionals, providing clarity, direction and cohesion aligned by state ownership. Through your leadership, you will guide engagement across all states, maintain direct involvement in senior stakeholder relationships, and support executive-level interactions.

The role plays a critical part in shaping outcomes for nbn, identifying and progressing partnership and co-investment opportunities with state and territory governments and ensuring a coordinated response in complex or crisis scenarios. You will also work closely with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and other Executive Committee members, Federal Government Relations team and Corporate Affairs, providing strategic insight that informs enterprise decision-making and strengthens alignment between internal priorities and external expectations.

A bit about you

You bring deep experience within ministerial offices and/or government departments, with a strong understanding of how state and territory governments operate, make decisions and engage with industry. You are confident navigating complex policy and regulatory environments and bring a strategic, considered approach to influencing outcomes that balances commercial priorities with public interests.

You build trusted relationships with ease and are comfortable engaging at the most senior levels. Your influence is grounded in credibility, insight and a collaborative, inclusive style that brings others with you. As a leader, you create clarity and alignment across geographically dispersed teams, fostering a supportive environment where people feel connected, valued and empowered to contribute. You bring a calm, thoughtful approach to complexity, with a genuine commitment to partnership, purpose and delivering outcomes that matter for communities across Australia.

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 [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 this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.

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