Personal Assistant

nbn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support the Executive General Manager in Sydney for a 14-month fixed-term contract. You will coordinate meetings, manage communications, and provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders, helping drive performance and strategic priorities.

You will thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven team, anticipate needs, balance competing priorities, and contribute to seamless operations with a calm, thoughtful approach and high attention to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Digital savviness with Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful coordination and administrative support to senior leaders.
• Support meetings and manage communications to drive team performance.
• Help deliver strategic priorities across the business unit.
• Anticipate needs and manage competing priorities for smooth operations.
• Serve as a trusted partner to enable efficient, proactive work.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Administrative support

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Expectations

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 fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Personal Assistant reporting to the Executive General Manager . This role is a 14-Month Fixed Term Contract based in Sydney.

A bit about your role

In this role, you will play a vital part in enabling the success of senior leaders by providing thoughtful coordination and administrative support. Your work will help drive team performance and contribute to the delivery of strategic priorities across the business unit.

You will be at the heart of a dynamic and purpose-driven team, where your ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and foster smooth operations will be highly valued. From supporting meetings and managing communications, your role will be instrumental in helping the team stay focused, connected, and aligned. This is a role where your initiative and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference every day.

A bit about you

You are a confident and capable professional with proven experience supporting senior leaders in complex environments. You bring a calm and considered approach to managing multiple stakeholders, and you're known for your ability to listen actively, communicate clearly, and collaborate with care. You're digitally savvy, with strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, and enjoy finding ways to improve processes and make things run more smoothly.

Your organisational skills are second to none, and you thrive in environments where adaptability and forward-thinking are key. You're someone who takes pride in being a trusted partner-someone who brings clarity, warmth, and purpose to every interaction. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your work supports a team committed to delivering for stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

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. We offer a list of employee benefits.

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.

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

Please note that this role is a 14-Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time