Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

• $102,747.00 per annum + 12% superannuation


• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 23/04/2027 (parental leave)


• Wadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Communications Coordinator provides strategic communications advice and support to the organisation.  They have a lead role in the day-to-day management of WorkSafe’s intranet and other digital communications channels, undertake a range of communications projects independently, and also support the Manager Corporate & Internal Communications and Advisors in the team to source, write and design content; develop communications strategies; and identify improvements to traditional and digital communication channels.

Key accountabilities

• Lead daily content administration of WorkSafe’s SharePoint intranet.  Includes timely response to stakeholder requests; proactively, source, write, edit, publish and/or update corporate news and content; adhere to intranet guidelines and accessibility standards; and responsible for making independent decisions around featured news, content and structure.


• Resolving and escalating intranet service issues, and ongoing development of guidelines and new intranet features.


• Provide independent, tailored training and support to a network of intranet content authors across WorkSafe, ensuring consistency and adherence to intranet content and style guidelines.


• Lead the design and distribution of Worksafe’s internal weekly newsletter to all staff in a timely manner, using editorial judgement to make content decisions and continuously improve processes and functionality.


• Lead the development and implementation of internal communication plans, programs and campaigns that support WorkSafe’s strategic direction and business priorities.


• Use specialist software and follow established processes to plan, design, and schedule fresh content across WorkSafe’s internal digital communications channels, including 75+ digital signs across WorkSafe’s offices as well as lock screens campaigns.


• Under the direction of the manager, research and write clear and engaging speeches and presentations to support WorkSafe leaders and representatives at internal and external events.


• Use knowledge of best practice communications to simplify complex information into Plain English, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders in support of content recommendations.


• Develop proactive and positive relationships to provide specialised and tailored communications advice to employees, team and divisions across WorkSafe.


• Prepare monthly reports to evaluate and advise on effectiveness of WorkSafe’s internal communications channels, and contribute expertise to briefs outlining opportunities for improvement.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an exceptionally organised communications professional with a strong eye for detail. Your advanced communication, influencing and negotiation skills, paired with your excellent interpersonal skills, enable you to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Ability to understand a high level communications strategy and implement tactical communications supported by key messages and an appropriate mix of communications channels and activities.


• Strong digital and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues or messages clearly, simply and effectively to a range of audiences.


• Demonstrated ability to actively maintain knowledge of emerging communication techniques and approaches and seek to implement these where appropriate.


• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Strong skills and knowledge in using SharePoint intranets.


• Experience using MailChimp and in-house design software like Canva, Adobe.


• Video production skills would also be viewed favourably.


• Tertiary qualification in PR or Communications (or related field) preferred 

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 3 March 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email [email protected]