Manager Media and External Communications

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Manager Media and External Communications. This role will report to the Senior Manager Media & External Communications.

A bit about your role

As Manager Media and External Communications, you will develop and deliver media and communications strategies that support nbn’s strategic objectives, shaping and protecting its reputation through strategic media engagement and impactful communications. You will drive proactive media opportunities, shape compelling stories from complex information, and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders across a range of initiatives and issues.

Working across some of the organisation’s most high-profile initiatives, you will develop compelling stories from complex, technical and policy-driven information and help leaders communicate with clarity and credibility. You will also support media engagement, journalist briefings, executive communications, and issue management, ensuring communications are clear, accurate and aligned to organisational priorities.

A bit about you

You bring significant experience in media relations, journalism or external communications, with a proven ability to develop communications strategies, build strong media relationships, and deliver impactful storytelling. You are an exceptional communicator who can translate complex information into engaging content and provide sound strategic advice in both proactive and reactive situations.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities and emerging issues. Experience managing proactive and reactive communications, particularly within regional Australia or highly regulated industries, will be highly regarded. Above all, you are collaborative, adaptable and purpose-driven, with a passion for delivering communications that inform, influence and build trust.

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 28 July 2026.

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