Associate Director First Nations Affairs

NAB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB is seeking a specialist to advance First Nations economic empowerment across the bank. You will work with senior leaders and help translate economic opportunity into practical outcomes, while building leadership capability over time.

The role emphasizes collaboration, robust writing, and strong commercial instincts to support measurable commitments and meaningful, customer‑centric outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience turning complex issues into clear briefs, papers or recommendations.
• Strong commercial judgement with understanding of customers and markets.
• Knowledge of First Nations economic development and value levers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and progress First Nations economic opportunities across NAB.
• Manage measurement and reporting for key First Nations commitments.
• Develop strategic advice and communications for senior stakeholders.
• Connect people across the bank to move priorities from idea to delivery.
• Bring First Nations perspectives into strategy and decision‑making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Strong writing

Commercial acumen

Job description

A specialist role focused on helping NAB support First Nations economic empowerment and prosperity.

You will work across the bank on significant economic priorities, with meaningful ownership, exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to build broader leadership capability over time.

We are looking for a First Nations person who is curious,ambitiousand thoughtful, with strong commercial instincts and a genuine interest in turning economic opportunity into practical outcomes.

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear briefs, papers,communicationsand recommendations.
• Strong commercial experience and judgement, with an understanding of customers, markets and how to turn economic opportunities intoviablebusiness pathways.
• An understanding of First Nations economic development and where financing, products,partnershipsor other business levers can create value.
• Strong data and reporting capability, including managing performance information, trackingcommitmentsand communicating progress clearly.
• Strong relationship and influencing skills, with the confidence to work acrossdifferent partsof the bank and with external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership potential, with the judgement,confidenceand curiosity to take increasing ownership of complex enterprise-wide workovertime.

You’llbring to this role:

• Identifyand progress First Nations economic opportunities across NAB.
• Manage measurement and reporting for key First Nations economic commitments.
• Develop high-quality strategic advice and communications for senior stakeholders.
• Connect people andexpertiseacross the bank to move priorities from idea to delivery.
• Bring First Nations customer, business and community perspectives into strategy and decision-making.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That'swhy we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That'swhy we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.