69856

Closes: 29 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 69856
Directorate: Worksafe ACT
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 June 2026
Contact Officer: Gemma Godwin on Gemma.Godwin@worksafe.act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0416

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Details: WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner. WorkSafe ACT achieves its objectives through a combination of compliance and enforcement, awareness raising, education, inspection, and investigation. It is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by duty holders in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and associated legislation including dangerous substances, workers’ compensation, and Labour Hire Licensing.

We have an exciting permanent opportunity within our Strategy team for a Director, Communications and Engagement.

The Director, Communications and Engagement reports to the Senior Director, Strategy and is responsible for leading and overseeing WorkSafe ACT’s engagement, communication and media functions. The role provides strategic and expert advice to the Senior Leadership Team on complex communications issues and contributes to the effective delivery of organisational priorities.

Working closely with the Senior Director, Strategy, you will play a key role in supporting and communicating work health and safety priorities to the ACT community. This includes leading the development of high-quality communication materials, overseeing content for the WorkSafe ACT website, and partnering across the Agency to promote key activities and initiatives. As a member of WorkSafe ACT’s broader leadership group, you will contribute to organisational decision making and play a critical role in delivering our strategic commitment to regulatory excellence.

WorkSafe ACT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.

Note: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only. This position has moved to a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the Selection Criteria listed under ‘Ideal Candidate’ in the Position Description. Please address all the points under ‘Ideal Candidate’ and provide examples.

Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) and contact details of at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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