Executive Officer, People And Culture

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Executive Officer, People & Culture
WorkSafe
Applications close Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Full timeSalary: Salary not specifiedGrade: See AdvertisementOccupation: Human ResourcesLocation: GeelongReference: VG/4384
Executive Officer, People & Culture
$163,604 per annum + 11.5% superannuation Full time, ongoing opportunity Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)
About The Opportunity
The Executive Officer (EO), People and Culture (P&C) is a key position at WorkSafe that supports the strategic leadership, planning, and delivery of the P&C Business Unit. The EO supports the Executive Director (ED), People & Culture in ensuring the strategy, plans, and programs across P&C are aligned to the delivery and execution of the WorkSafe Strategy and Purpose.
In addition to providing high-level counsel, guidance and support to the ED, and supporting emerging strategic people projects, this position leads a range of strategic corporate functions for P&C including; strategy development and business planning processes, budget establishment and monitoring, risk and obligations management, and oversight of governance and compliance.
Key Accountabilities
Manage the executive operations of the Office of the ED, including recommendations and decisions on complex and confidential matters, management and oversight of ED communications with key business partners and stakeholders
Lead P&C's internal and external reporting requirements, including to the Board, Board sub-committees and the Executive Group Meeting. Authoring and editing communications to demonstrate compliance, achievement of strategic outcomes, influence enterprise-wide solutions, and communicate P&C's outcomes in alignment to WorkSafe's strategy
Provide strategic advice to the ED and to the P&C Senior Leadership team (SLT) through the identification of innovative solutions, to problem solve emerging and topical high risk and sensitive matters, considering the implications of decisions and actions
Please ensure you review the PD provided for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About You
To be successful in the Executive Officer role, you will have expert communication and interpersonal skills as well as advanced writing skills, including the ability to prepare concise briefing documents, reports and communications. Your organisation skills will be second to none and you will have a deep understanding of the operating environment of a complex organisation such as WorkSafe Victoria.
You will be a critical thinker with strong initiative and demonstrated experience to collaborate at a high level, including senior and executive leaders. A background in People & Culture is desirable but not mandatory.
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 – Tuesday, 20th May. 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 Abbey Bernard via email, Abbey_Bernard@worksafe.vic.gov.au
Applications close Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 06 May 2025
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Key documents
Executive Officer, People & Culture PD.pdf
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Contact
Abbey Bernard
abbey_bernard@worksafe.vic.gov.au
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