Senior Communications Advisor

Senior Communications Advisor

• $137,963.00 per annum + superannuation
• Full time, fixed term (until 30/06/2027)
• Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days in office)

About the opportunity

WorkSafe’s Strategic Communications team works with the organisation’s business units and executive leadership to plan and execute communications that support strategic objectives and change.

This position will play an integral role in directly supporting the communications and engagement needs of the Claim System Modernisation Initiative (CSMI), a key program within WorkSafe’s Return to Work Victoria (RTWV) business unit.

The role operates within a matrix environment and has defined responsibilities and deliverables, working closely with the CSMI Senior Manager, Engagement and Implementation.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide expert internal and external communications advice supporting the CSMI program, helping them to promote their objectives, and manage change.
• Collaborate with the CSMI program to plan, develop and deliver an overarching communications and engagement approach, with an emphasis on leadership alignment, internally and externally.
• Develop communications material and content in a range of digital and non-digital formats.
• Work across divisions to ensure project-focussed communications align and integrate into WorkSafe’s broader internal and external communications strategies.
• Identify and manage reputational issues, risks and opportunities, providing expert communications advice to leaders, the Communications division and across the business.

Please ensure you take a look at the Position Description via WorkSafe Careers for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

Your strong written communication skills and the ability to present issues and messages clearly to a range of audience is key to the success of this position.

Amongst your key strengths is your ability to build effective working relationships, with highly developed influencing and negotiation skills.

In addition you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Experience planning and executing end to end strategic communications and engagement plans to support complex projects and the implementation of change, whilst managing reactive communications requests
• Ability to think strategically and synthesise material and issues to develop a clear narrative, key messages and persuasive presentations for senior executives
• Significant, demonstrated experience in a similar role in a complex and fast-paced strategic environment
• Strong ability to plan and manage workflow with excellent attention to detail
• Experience in internal change communications highly regarded

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism (or related field) and a minimum of five years’ related experience required.

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, Friday 12th June 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 David Heaney via email ***email_hidden***