HSE Governance and Compliance Associate

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for an HSE Governance and Compliance Associate. This role will report to the Executive Manager Governance, Risk and Compliance – Safety Wellbeing and Sustainability.

A bit about your role

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality governance, risk and compliance support across People and Culture, with a particular focus on reporting and coordination. You will play a key role in preparing corporate documents, board papers and external disclosures, helping ensure nbn meets its regulatory and strategic commitments.

Your work will involve coordinating reporting logistics, drafting papers and supporting documentation, and contributing to People & Culture and Safety Wellbeing and Sustainability. You will also assist with external sustainability reporting, including climate-related disclosures and corporate planning. This role will see you working closely with a range of internal stakeholders, helping to embed governance practices and lighten the load across the Safety and Sustainability team.

A bit about you

The successful candidate is likely to come from a consulting, project coordination or administrative background, and will bring strong reporting and writing skills. You are organised and detail-oriented, with a natural ability to manage logistics and deliver work at pace. Exposure to HSE or sustainability reporting is welcomed, or a background in high risk or regulated industries will be highly regarded.

You bring a collaborative approach, with a genuine interest in contributing to governance and compliance outcomes that support nbn's broader purpose. Your ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and work across teams will help ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with nbn's broader goals.

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.

Equal Opportunities for All

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 (Recruitment Accessibility)

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 Sunday, 14th September 2025.

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Telecommunications

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