Industry Liaison Officer

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 5d ago

$152,556 per annum 12% superannuation Full time, ongoing opportunity Wurundjeri woi wurrung/Melbourne based role (Collins Street - hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office) About you You will bring demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining and strengthening effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry bodies, peak unions, employer representatives and government agencies. You are skilled in engaging constructively across diverse and complex environments, fostering trust and collaboration to support positive health and safety outcomes. You will have a strong understanding of consultative mechanisms within an occupational health and safety context, with the ability to identify emerging issues, analyse risks and provide clear, authoritative advice. Your approach is impartial, considered and evidence-based, enabling you to navigate sensitive matters and support early intervention, dispute avoidance and issue resolution. You will bring highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefings, correspondence, presentations and targeted communication materials. You are confident facilitating discussions and delivering presentations to stakeholder and industry groups, and are able to translate complex technical or regulatory information into practical, accessible guidance. You will be well organised, adaptable and outcome-focused, with strong analytical, problem-solving and regulatory experience and skills. Supported by relevant qualifications and significant industry experience, you will bring a professional, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to building productive stakeholder relationships that support WorkSafe's strategic objectives. A current Australian driver's licence without restrictions is a mandatory requirement of this role. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining productive relationships with peak unions, employer representative bodies and government agencies Delivering targeted initiatives, presentations and communications to build stakeholder capability and awareness Supporting effective consultation and collaboration in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Identifying and analysing emerging and systemic industry issues and providing strategic advice to operational leaders Representing WorkSafe at industry forums and stakeholder meetings This role requires strong judgement, professional communication skills and the ability to operate confidently in complex and sensitive environments, contributing to WorkSafe's broader objective of reducing workplace harm across Victoria. What's next? Applications close at 11:00pm on Friday 13th February 2026. 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. For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Natasha Zaluski via email Natasha_zaluski@worksafe.vic.gov.au

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