The role has an important part to play in ensuring WorkSafe continues its work towards actively preventing workplace injuries and illness from occurring. The Policy & Legislative Services Advisor will work across a broad range of subject matter areas including occupational health and safety and workers compensation and will work in a variety of settings including national, government, and stakeholder forums.
The Policy & Legislative Services Advisor will assist the Legislation, Policy and Information Services (LPIS) Division in formulating effective legislative and statutory solutions and authoritative advice working closely with the Senior Policy & Legislative Services Advisor. The role will assist in reviewing, analysing, advising, and development of policy and strategy in a range of contexts including strategic, economic, legislation, regulatory and operational.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate a collaborative work style, an ability to build strong relationships with key Stakeholders and have an ability to anticipate and manage risks. You will have advanced written communication skills including the ability to explain complex or technical issues clearly and in a way that can easily be understood by a range of audiences. You will also possess:
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build and manage internal and external networks and relationships
Demonstrated abilities to conduct thorough research and to think laterally and analytically
Experience in developing strategic economic or public policy, preferably in a Government environment
Experience in providing high quality and rigorous policy advice on a range of complex issues within limited time constraints
Proven ability to deliver advice on complex and sensitive issues within critical timeframes and within high pressure environments
Demonstrated understanding of the regulations writing process and drafting instruction for the development of legislation
Understanding of Commonwealth-State processes
Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, law, public policy and administration, science or health is required
For more detail on the requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description.
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.
Applications close 11:00pm on Tuesday 13 th May 2025. 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.
For further enquiries please contact Natasha Zaluski via email – Natasha_zaluski@worksafe.vic.gov.au