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Security Government Manager Compliance And Government Engagement
Posted on Jan. 29, 2026
- Melbourne, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Build your career and Australia’s future.
Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.
A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Security Government Manager, Compliance & Government Engagement reporting to the Executive Manager Security Compliance and Government Engagement, GRC and Advisory.
A bit about your role
This newly created Security Government Manager role offers the opportunity to shape how nbn partners with government on matters of national security, risk and regulatory expectations. Reporting to the Executive Manager Security Compliance and Government, you will play a central role in strengthening nbn’s relationship with government and ensuring that complex policy and regulatory requirements are translated into clear, practical guidance that supports the organisation’s responsibilities as a critical infrastructure provider. You will bring together insights from national security policy, risk and regulatory frameworks to guide all hazards engagement, helping the business maintain a confident and compliant security posture.
In this role, you will nurture strong and trusted relationships across government agencies, internal security teams, senior leaders and cross functional partners. You will create high-quality written advice, education materials and awareness content that uplift understanding of strategic risks, emerging technologies and the external threat environment. You will lead thoughtful and well-prepared engagements with internal stakeholders to support their interpretation of government advisories and frameworks, ensuring nbn remains aligned with evolving expectations. Your work will be grounded in collaboration, clarity and purpose, supported by close partnerships with Corporate Affairs, Legal and Regulatory, and teams across the Security Group
A bit about you
You will bring deep experience in security engagement, risk or policy roles, ideally with a strong understanding of national security or intelligence functions of government. You are confident navigating frameworks such as NIST, PSPF or the Essential Eight, and you draw on your technical knowledge to provide advice that is both accurate and accessible. You will have an understanding of relevant legislation e.g. Telco, SOCI Act. You communicate with warmth and precision, and you take pride in producing thoughtful written material that supports informed decision-making across the organisation.
You thrive in environments where relationships matter. Stakeholder Engagement is pivotal in this role and you approach stakeholders with empathy, curiosity and a commitment to shared outcomes. Your ability to translate complex policy and regulatory requirements into meaningful guidance reflects your attention to detail and your desire to help others succeed. You are self-drive, adaptable and comfortable working across diverse teams, contributing to a culture that values openness, accountability and collective problem-solving. With your steady judgement, collaborative mindset and ability to hold or maintain an Australian Government security clearance, you will help ensure nbn remains prepared, resilient and aligned with its responsibilities as a national critical infrastructure provider.
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. 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
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 6th February 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
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