General Manager, Safety And Environment

nbn™ Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a General Manager, Safety and Environment to provide strategic leadership across operational safety and environmental functions for nationally delivered programs. You will lead safety strategy and environmental oversight across complex construction and field activities performed by nbn employees and partners.

You will drive risk controls, strengthen safety leadership, oversee investigations, contractor safety, assurance activities and external engagement with regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational safety, construction safety or environmental management in high-risk environments.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and influence at executive level.
• Strong communication, judgment and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational safety strategy and environmental oversight for complex construction and field activities.
• Oversee safety performance, incident investigations, contractor safety management and assurance programs.
• Represent nb n with regulators and industry bodies on safety and environmental matters.

Job description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a General Manager, Safety and Environment. This role will provide strategic leadership across nbn's operational safety and environmental functions, supporting the safe delivery of critical infrastructure programs nationwide.

A bit about your role

As the General Manager, Safety and Environment, you will lead nbn's operational safety strategy and environmental oversight across complex, high-risk construction, field and operational activities undertaken by both nbn employees and delivery partners. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring critical risks are identified, understood and effectively managed throughout the planning, mobilisation and delivery of work, helping to create safer outcomes for our people, partners and communities.

Working closely with operational leaders across the business, you will drive the consistent application of critical risk controls, strengthen safety leadership capability and foster a culture where safety and environmental stewardship are embedded in everyday decision-making. You will oversee operational safety and environmental performance, critical incident investigations, contractor safety management, assurance activities and organisational learning, using insights and frontline engagement to continuously improve risk management and operational outcomes. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will also represent nbn with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders on matters relating to operational safety and environmental performance.

A bit about you

You are an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong track record in operational safety, construction safety, environmental management or a related discipline within complex, highly regulated and high-risk environments. You have successfully led geographically dispersed teams and bring deep expertise in managing critical risks, contractor and supplier safety performance, assurance programs and large-scale operational activities.

You are known for your ability to build trusted relationships, influence at Executive level and bring people together around shared priorities. With a thoughtful and pragmatic approach, you can navigate complexity, identify systemic risks and translate insights into meaningful actions that improve safety and environmental outcomes. Your strong communication skills, sound judgement and commitment to continuous improvement enable you to create positive impact, inspire high-performing teams and help ensure nbn continues to deliver safely, responsibly and with purpose.

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.

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 [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. 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.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Monday 21 September.

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

General Manager, Safety and Environment Sydney, NSW, AU