Senior Regulatory Advisor

nbn™ Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Senior Regulatory Advisor to shape and navigate the commercial and regulatory environment for Australia’s digital future. You will join the Regulatory Economics team, working autonomously across the business to deliver regulatory and economic advice, manage initiatives, and support compliance outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring colleagues, collaborating across diverse teams, and contributing to strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment, with flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting financial, pricing and cost information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical regulatory and economic advice to the business.
• Manage key regulatory initiatives and support SAU revenue proposals.

Skills

Regulatory economics

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Economics/Commerce/Finance degree

Job description

Job Expectations

Senior Regulatory Advisor

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 Senior Regulatory Advisor reporting to the General Manager Regulatory Economics

A bit about your role

This Senior Regulatory Advisor role supports nbn’s Regulatory team in shaping and navigating the commercial and regulatory environment to help deliver Australia’s digital future. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the role partners across the business to provide practical regulatory and economic advice, manage key regulatory initiatives, and support compliance and regulatory outcomes. A key focus is economic regulation under nbn’s Special Access Undertaking (SAU) via the 3 yearly revenue proposals, including work related to demonstrating the prudency and efficiency of nbn’s expenditure. The role also contributes to stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, while mentoring colleagues and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-focused approach. Successful candidates are curious, adaptable, organised professionals who enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, and contributing to positive business outcomes.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline, with a strong understanding of economic regulation, infrastructure regulation, and the broader regulatory environment. They combine analytical thinking and commercial awareness to provide practical advice, solve complex business challenges, and contribute to effective regulatory outcomes. Success in the role requires the ability to interpret financial, pricing and cost information, identify regulatory risks and opportunities, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively across diverse teams. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights, prepare high-quality submissions, and contribute to strategic initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

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.

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.

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time