Senior Policy

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

• $148,113 per annum + superannuation
• 1 x ongoing position and 1 x fixed term position to 30 September 2026
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor is responsible for the review, analysis and development of policy and strategy in a range of contexts including strategic, economic, legislative, regulatory and operational. The role formulates effective legislative and statutory solutions, provides authoritative policy advice to WorkSafe, and assess and responds to emerging trends and challenges in occupational health and safety and workers compensation.

The Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor will work across a broad range of subject matters, including occupational health and safety and workers compensation, and will work in a variety of settings including national, government and stakeholder forums. Key accountabilities include:

• Developing and supporting the review and implementation of legislation and subordinate instruments administered by WorkSafe Victoria.

• Providing expert strategic and timely advice to enable and support the development and implementation of legislative and regulatory reforms, statutory guidance, and non-regulatory policy options including assessment of the most appropriate policy tool to achieve sustainable outcomes.

• Preparing drafting instructions, briefings, cabinet documents, discussion and consultation papers and reports as part of the legislative, parliamentary, stakeholder engagement and other policy processes.

• Completing comprehensive reviews of a range of information products and forms that implement legislation administered by WorkSafe Victoria, including guidance materials, standard letters, forms and publicity materials.

• Proactive identification and escalation of emerging trends, issues and risks in occupational health and safety and workers compensation legislation and policy including reviewing academic literature, case law, industry trends, research and activity in other jurisdictions overseas and keeping abreast of government, stakeholder and community views.

Please ensure you review the Position Description via WorkSafe Careers for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are a confident and strategic thinker with a proven record in developing and advising on complex legal and policy issues within a government or regulatory environment. You thrive on challenge, are comfortable managing competing priorities, and have a talent for translating complex information into clear, practical advice. You will bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of OHS and/or compensation law, or related legislative frameworks.

• Strong understanding of legislative development and parliamentary processes and an understanding of regulatory design, statutory tools, and Commonwealth-State relations.

• Proven ability to deliver authoritative advice on complex legal and policy matters under tight time constraints. Exceptional stakeholder management, consultation and negotiation skills.

• Advanced written communication skills with the ability to translate complex or technical issues for diverse audiences.

• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to identify trends, anticipate risks and develop effective responses.

• Experience in leading strategic and/or legal policy projects within a government or regulatory setting.

• Experience in building policy capability and mentoring others.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related discipline is 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 at 11:00pm on Tuesday 25th November. 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 Natasha Zaluski via email