Senior Executive Office Advisor

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.

You will analyse complex information, prepare high-quality briefs and reporting materials, and provide advice on policy, governance, reputational and political issues. You will also help coordinate WorkSafe's parliamentary responsibilities and lead selected strategic and cross-functional projects, including work associated with policy, legislative and regulatory change.

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 Health and Safety's contribution to parliamentary matters, including Public Accounts and Estimates Committee requirements, possible parliamentary questions, and questions on notice.
• Coordinate and prepare Chief Executive and ministerial briefs, correspondence, reports and internal and external communications.
• Engage and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues through consultation and negotiation.
• Anticipate and manage policy, governance, reputational and political issues, risks and opportunities Support the delivery and implementation of policy, legislative, regulatory and statutory reform initiatives.
• 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.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

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 build trusted relationships, work collaboratively and maintain a high level of discretion and attention to detail.

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.
• Demonstrated experience consulting, negotiating and influencing senior stakeholders to resolve complex issues and achieve outcomes.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience producing accurate and complex briefs, reports and other executive materials.
• An understanding of public sector governance, parliamentary and ministerial processes or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Exceptional formal written and verbal communication skills
  Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously with limited guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic records management systems
• 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.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Nadia Cardozo via – Nadia Cardozo@worksafe.vic.gov.au .