Strategy and Policy Officer Full-time Temporary
WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the WHS Commissioner, who is the Territory’s regulator. A planned program of work is currently being implemented to improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. WorkSafe ACT is committed to cultural and organisational change to become a professional, modern, intelligence-led and responsive regulator.
We have a temporary vacancy available from 2 November 2026 to 16 April 2027 for a motivated and highly organised professional to fill the role of Strategy and Policy Officer within our Strategy, Data and Communications team. As a Strategy and Policy Officer, you’ll report to the Assistant Director and collaborate closely with colleagues on exciting projects related to Work Health and Safety (WHS), workers’ compensation, licensing, and dangerous substances.
As the Strategy and Policy Officer, you will be reviewing legislation, conducting research, and analysing supporting instruments. You’ll develop and implement regulatory strategies and policy projects and prepare briefings supporting the broader inspectorate and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to achieve WorkSafe ACT’s objectives.
If you believe you have the experience and skills necessary to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply!
environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across one of the ACT's largest workforces.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Knowledge of WHS, workers’ compensation and/or licensing legislation and issues is desirable.
- Tertiary qualification (or partial completion) in a related area is desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 16 April 2027. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a dedicated workstation/desk. Selection may be based on selection criteria and written application only.
This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
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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This is a temporary position available immediately until 16 April 2027.
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Strategy and Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary in Canberra employer: ACT
The ACT Audit Office is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and professional growth, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities, and support for professional memberships and study assistance, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and integrity.
