Advisor, Government & Executive Services
* $113,198 per annum + 12% superannuation
* Full time, ongoing opportunity
* Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)
About the opportunity
The Government & Executive Services Advisor is part of a dynamic team that delivers effective government and external stakeholder relations and communications support to WorkSafe Victoria.
Reporting to the Manager, Government & Executive Services, and working alongside a small team of other Advisors and Senior Advisors, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to coordinate Executive, Ministerial and Parliament related briefings, correspondence and information requests.
Key Accountabilities will also include:
* Research, coordinate and prepare appropriate responses in the form of high quality briefings, correspondence, meeting papers etc. for senior executives and the Minister while ensuring consistency in messaging, alignment with business objectives and quality and accuracy of outputs.
* Provide critical analysis, and strategic and timely advice, including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management to support the Manager, Government & Executive Services and the wider team
* Responding to ad hoc requests from varying sources in a timely and efficient manner which may include liaison with varying departments, stakeholders etc.
Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About you
You are a proactive and perceptive operator, with an eye for detail and the ability to take a challenge and run with it while working on multiple tasks with tight deadlines. You are a true team player who can support your colleagues while working simultaneously on your tasks. You have exceptional relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
In addition, you will also possess:
* Proven experience in preparing concise briefing documents, correspondence, presentations and reports to a professional standard.
* The ability to react quickly, and identify and solve challenges in a time critical environment.
* A proactive approach and the ability to research and interpret information/data from a range of sources.
* The ability to provide timely and accurate advice to management on reputational, policy, Government and political issues.
* A tertiary qualification in a related field is highly desirable (i.e. Business, Policy, Communications, Law, Economics etc.)
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 Monday 26th January 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.
For further enquiries please contact Nadia Cardozo via email –