External Affairs Director – Royal Commission Lead (Hybrid)

Worksafe; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking an executive to lead the External Affairs unit in a senior capacity from Geelong, hybrid (3 days in office). This fixed-term role supports the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria and reports to the Executive Director, External Affairs.

The role requires strategic leadership, expert advice, and oversight of high-profile activities in collaboration with senior government stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Leadership at senior level in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communications with government/execs.
• Strategic advisory and judgement in high-profile issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative strategic advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team on end-to-end response to the Royal Commission in Victoria.
• Oversee risk management, reputational risk, and policy/operational impacts.
• Lead coordination of document production, witness statements and hearings.
• Direct a team of experts across business areas with clear strategy and outputs.
• Collaborate with government departments on multi-agency workflows and Cabinet submissions.

Job description

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking an executive to lead the External Affairs unit in a senior capacity from Geelong, hybrid (3 days in office). This fixed-term role supports the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria and reports to the Executive Director, External Affairs.

The role requires strategic leadership, expert advice, and oversight of high-profile activities in collaboration with senior government stakeholders and