Stakeholder Engagement & Communications AdvisorWorkSafe 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.$130,042 per annum + superannuationFull Time, Fixed Term Positions x2 (until 30th June 2025)Geelong headquarters (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)About the roleThe purpose of the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Advisor is to assist with the development and implementation of effective internal and external stakeholder engagement and communications to support the activities of the Legislation, Policy, and Information Services Division (LPIS) in the review, development, and implementation of legislative and policy projects.The position plays an important part in ensuring stakeholder engagement encourages participation and feedback from government, regulatory, union and industry stakeholders to provide the public with confidence in the way Victorian workers' compensation, health and safety, and dangerous goods are managed.Key accountabilitiesMaintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships, particularly employee and employer stakeholders, throughout the life of any legislative and policy projects.Provide prompt and considered written and/or verbal advice to the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, senior management and business partners.Provide support on the stakeholder engagement process, and manage the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement and communications plans, and materials.Represent WorkSafe at multiple internal and external meetings and forums, both within metropolitan and regional areas across Victoria.Develop and deliver critical and timely communications/reporting to WorkSafe Board, Executives and Senior Leaders as well as external stakeholders.Work with the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications to oversee the involvement of LPIS personnel in the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement and communications across key projects.About youYou are a communications professional, who has demonstrated experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships. Your written communication and organisational skills are highly developed, allowing you to meet tight deadlines and rapidly changing priorities. You are a team-oriented person who enjoys mentoring your team members and uplifting capability.Additionally, you possess the following skills and experience:Demonstrated significant experience in developing and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, especially influencing, negotiation and presentation skills to drive shared outcomes.Demonstrated understanding of the processes and content required for stakeholder engagement.Proven ability to successfully consult on complex and sensitive issues.Exceptional formal communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated eye for detail.Experience in developing communications plans, messages and materials.Working with UsAt WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community.We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.What's next?Applications close at 11:00pm on Thursday 21st November 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.You will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.To apply for the position, you will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident. If you hold a visa that allows you to work and you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not surpass your current visa term.For further enquiries please contact David Heaney via email ******
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