Event and Communications Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 09 April 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 60568
Directorate: Worksafe ACT
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 March 2026
Contact Officer: Owen Waring on Owen.Waring@worksafe.act.gov.au or 0466XXXXXX


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 temporary vacancy for a suitably skilled professional to backfill the role of Events and Communications Officer. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for supporting the Agency by delivering well‑coordinated events and developing engaging content across internal and external platforms that actively promote the work of WorkSafe ACT.

In this role, you will:

deliver clear and timely messages to a range of audiences and support media engagement activities
assist with maintaining WorkSafe ACT’s website content and supporting internal communications and stakeholder communications
manage events, social media and communication campaigns
play a key role in coordinating general engagement activities across the organisation
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.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Experience in event management.
Relevant qualifications or experience in administrative and/or communications roles.
Knowledge of work health and safety legislation and arrangements in the ACT.
Note: This is a temporary position available 21 April 2026 until 12 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. 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.
A current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.
Applications should be submitted .

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

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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Note
This is a temporary position available 21 April 2026 until 12 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.