Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)
Melbourne
$152,578 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support
- Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture and the support you need to thrive
- Competitive remuneration, flexibility and incredible benefits
- Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward
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The impact you'll have:
At the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC), we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority with a clear purpose and a growing focus on strategic capability and organisational performance.
As Strategy Specialist, you'll help shape how WIC plans, prioritises and delivers its strategic objectives. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Strategy & Client Experience, you'll support the development of WIC's strategic and business planning frameworks, ensuring organisational priorities are translated into an aligned suite of plans and a curated pipeline of strategic initiatives.
You'll work across WIC to strengthen alignment between strategy, business planning and performance, helping leaders make evidence-based decisions. Through internal engagement and strategic problem-solving, you'll support the development of planning approaches, performance frameworks and strategic advice that enable WIC to focus effort where it matters most.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll engage with senior leaders across WIC to build organisational capability, improve planning discipline, apply performance insights and help embed a culture of strategic decision-making.
We're looking for an experienced strategy professional who enjoys working through complexity, connecting ideas across organisational boundaries and supporting leaders to make strategic decisions. If you enjoy systems thinking and are motivated to create public value, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we're looking for:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning and prioritisation in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguity, applying strategic judgement, systems thinking and curiosity to solve complex organisational problems.
- Proven track record in facilitating cross-functional integration, aligning planning activities vertically and horizontally across divisions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in assessing strategic opportunities and supporting the development of evidence-based business cases that align with organisational priorities.
- Experience in designing and implementing planning and performance frameworks, including KPIs, dashboards and reporting tools.
For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.
Resolution matters. And so do you.
We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive remuneration, plus generou s allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
- More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
- Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
- A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:
- Help Victorians find a way forward
As a Strategy Specialist, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Find support and relationships that count
Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.
- Respect today, shape tomorrow
Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.
- Be rewarded for your contribution
We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.
Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.
Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Wednesday 21st October 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.
WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email [email protected]
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Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.
