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A fantastic opportunityhas presented itselfforaSenior Field Specialist Critical Infrastructurereporting to theSenior Manager Critical Infrastructure Resilience& Governance.

This role is open to anyone located in the following areas: Adelaide Wollongong to Newcastle and Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast.

A bit about your role

As a Senior Field Specialist Critical Infrastructure you will play a key role in executing field-based assurance activities acrossnbnscritical infrastructure and with a high degree of autonomy you will conduct site inspections audits and technical assessments to ensure facilities meet workplace health and safety standards regulatory obligations and operational requirements that underpin network resilience.

You will apply your technicalexpertiseacross electrical HVAC and buildingmanagementsystems to verify infrastructure conditionidentifyrisks and drive corrective actions through to resolution. A keycomponentof the role involves managing and verifyingWHScases withinnbnsystems ensuring hazards are accurately tracked triaged and closed in line with governance requirements.

Partneringclosely with internal teams and external service providers you will support the consistent delivery of safe compliant and fit-for-purpose facilities across an expanding portfolio that includesnbnowned and operated technical sitestemporarynetworkinfrastructureand other third-party locationshousingnbncritical infrastructure. Through your work in theassurance program you will directly contribute to improving safety outcomes strengthening compliance and addressing infrastructure risks that impact service continuity and operational performance.

A bit about you

You are a practical and experienced technical professional with a strong background in critical infrastructure facilities or data centre environments and you take pride in ensuring infrastructure is safe compliant and operating effectively. You bring hands-on experience in electrical systems HVAC or facilities maintenance and are confident in conducting audits inspections and technical assessments within complex operational environments.

With a solid understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and risk management principles you are comfortable identifying hazards assessing compliance and ensuring issues are followed through to resolution. You are organised in your approach and capable of managing competing priorities whilemaintainingaccuraterecords and reporting to support governance and are also able to travel whenrequiredsupporting assurance and inspection activitiesacross a large geographical region.

You are a strong communicator who builds effective working relationships with field teams stakeholders and external partners and you bring a collaborative mindset when working through technical and operational challenges. Experience with telecommunications infrastructure building management systems or control systems will be highly regarded along with a proactive approach to continuous improvementlearningand safety leadership.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. Theres 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 Australias best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses plus places and things everywhere. Were continuing to create Australias networka 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. Thats 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 benefitsand why were 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 dont hesitate to contact us by emailing or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at.

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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 7th July 2026

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

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