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Senior Regulatory Advisor (modelling focus)

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 (modelling focus) 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), including financial modelling, quantitative analysis, and regulatory submissions. 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, financial modelling expertise, 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.

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

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 [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. 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 Friday, 4th September.

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

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time