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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 bit about your role

As the Field Area Manager in Perth, you’ll lead a diverse team to deliver safe, high-quality field operations that connect customers to the nbn network. You’ll foster collaboration, champion safety and quality standards, and drive improvements in processes, tools, systems, documentation, and work practices.

You’ll provide input and recommendations to enhance safe ways of working and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives and projects. Staying informed on industry standards and benchmarks will help you promote operational excellence, while sharing knowledge and best practices with peers and delivery partners will strengthen performance across the board.

You’ll also identify, support the development, and implement processes, systems, and tools that optimize cost efficiency in construction practices. Regular communication with delivery partners and field staff will be key to aligning on quality expectations and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.

A bit about you

You have extensive experience in telecommunications or technical fields and a proven ability to lead inclusive, high-performing teams. You combine operational expertise with commercial awareness and stay curious about evolving technologies and industry trends. Your commitment to safety, sustainability, and collaboration ensures you deliver outcomes that make a positive impact on customers, teams, and communities.

You’re proactive in improving work practices, sharing knowledge, and building strong relationships to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency.

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, 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 Tuesday 20th January. Interviews are scheduled to take place in January 2026.

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

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