Strategic General Manager, Safety & Environment

NBN Co ltd.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

nbn is seeking a General Manager, Safety and Environment to lead the safety strategy across complex national infrastructure programs. This leadership role partners with executives to embed risk controls, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee contractor safety management, incident investigations, and environmental stewardship, while representing nbn with regulators and industry bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field plus experience in safety/environment
• Proven track record leading safety programs in high-risk environments
• Strong stakeholder management and regulatory engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety and environmental strategy across national infrastructure programs.
• Oversee incident investigations, contractor safety management, and assurance activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational safety

Environmental management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

nbn is seeking a General Manager, Safety and Environment to lead the safety strategy across complex national infrastructure programs. This leadership role partners with executives to embed risk controls, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee contractor safety management, incident investigations, and environmental stewardship, while representing nbn with regulators and industry bodies.