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Build your career and Australias future

Not many people can say they are working on building Australias future. With nbn youll be doing just that leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus theres equal employment great training and true flexible working arrangements.

A bit about your role

As the Field Area Manager for the Northern Territory youll lead high performing safety focused field operations across some of Australias most unique and remote environments. Youll set clear expectations build trust quickly and drive strong performance across a diverse field workforce. Working independently youll make confident decisions in dynamic conditions and manage operations across vast dispersed Northern Territory locations. Regional travel to Alice Springs and remote communities will be essential requiring resilience autonomy and strong planning capability.

Youll strengthen safety and quality practices influence continuous improvement and support operational excellence by enhancing processes systems and construction practices. Your ability to communicate clearly and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners and field staff will ensure alignment accountability and consistent high quality outcomes.

A bit about you

Youre an authentic confident leader who can inspire teams build trust fast and champion a proactive safety culture. You bring proven experience leading field based teamsideally in remote regional or resource constrained environmentsand youre comfortable operating independently with minimal supervision.

You thrive in the unique working locations demonstrating sound judgement resilience and the ability to prioritise effectively while managing competing operational demands. Experience in field operations infrastructure utilities construction or remote community work is highly regarded. You model safe behaviours drive accountability and maintain constructive relationships across dispersed teams. Youre a practical problem solver with strong leadership maturitysomeone who can navigate complexity uphold standards and deliver consistent results in challenging environments.

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. 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. Please include a cover letter with your application that addresses the above criteria.

Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

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