Senior Executive Office Advisor

The Senior Executive Office Adviser works within the Office of the Chief Health and Safety Officer to deliver effective and high quality outcomes that support the strategic direction of WorkSafe. This role will provide support to the Executive Officer and be responsible for identifying, developing and managing a range of materials and reporting documents. It will provide advice to the Executive Officer and senior management on reputational, policy, governance and political issues that impact operational activities and alignment of key priorities. In addition, the position is responsible for the development and delivery of selected strategic projects within the Health and Safety Business Unit.

Senior Executive Office Advisor

• $137,963 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term opportunity until October 2027
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Office Adviser to join the Office of the Chief Health and Safety Officer for a parental leave backfill until 31 October 2027.Reporting to the Executive Officer, Health and Safety, you will provide high-level strategic and operational advice and support the delivery of priorities across the Health and Safety Business Unit.
Working closely with senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders, you will anticipate emerging issues, manage risks, and support timely, well-informed decision-making.
This is an opportunity to influence key priorities and support positive outcomes for Victorian workers and workplaces.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive Officer, Chief Health and Safety Officer and Health and Safety Senior Leadership Team
• Analyse complex information and prepare accurate, clear and timely briefs, reports, presentations, and communication materials.
• Coordinate and prepare Chief Executive and ministerial briefs, correspondence, reports and internal and external communications.
• Lead selected strategic and cross-functional projects across the Health and Safety Business Unit
• Ensure the Chief Health and Safety Officer and senior leaders are appropriately briefed and prepared for internal and external meetings.

About you
You are a strategic thinker with sound judgement and the ability to work through complex and sensitive issues. You can identify what matters, develop clear recommendations and communicate with confidence at senior levels. You are highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. 
You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic and authoritative advice in a complex operating environment.
• The ability to analyse and interpret complex information, apply significant judgement and develop practical solutions.
• Experience delivering strategic and cross-functional projects, ideally including legislative, regulatory or policy reform.
• Strong project management skills and experience applying appropriate project management methods and frameworks.
• An understanding of public sector governance, parliamentary and ministerial processes or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications desirable

 Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders. 
What's next?

Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 3rd September 2026. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.