Strategic Director, Regulatory Risk & Stakeholder Engagement

WorkSafe Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking a strategic leader to provide authoritative, timely advice to the CEO, the Board and the Executive Leadership Team on end-to-end responses to major infrastructure commissions in Victoria.

You will lead a team of experts, manage risk and reputational issues, oversee policy and operational impacts, and collaborate with government departments on multi-agency workflows, including Cabinet submissions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership at a senior level in a complex, regulated environment.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders and provide robust, transparent advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and risk assessment for media coverage.
• Strong verbal and written communication with analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and timely advice to the CEO, Board and ELT on government matters.
• Lead strategy development and end-to-end response to the Royal Commission.
• Coordinate document production, witness statements and hearings.
• Oversee risk management and reputational risk across the organisation.
• Foster cross-government collaboration on Cabinet submissions and directives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking a strategic leader to provide authoritative, timely advice to the CEO, the Board and the Executive Leadership Team on end-to-end responses to major infrastructure commissions in Victoria.

You will lead a team of experts, manage risk and reputational issues, oversee policy and operational impacts, and collaborate with government departments on multi-agency workflows, including Cabinet submissions.