Applications close Friday 23 May 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: See Advertisement Occupation: Legal Location: Geelong Reference: VG/4377The Legal Officer, Insurance & Claims will be responsible for providing legal advice in relation to workers compensation insurance and claims related issues to relevant WorkSafe divisions.Legal Officer, Insurance & Claims$120,908.00 per annum + 11.5% superannuationFull time, 12 month fixed term opportunityWadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid – 3 days a week in office)About the roleThe Legal Officer, Insurance & Claims will be responsible for providing legal advice in relation to workers compensation insurance and claims related issues to relevant WorkSafe divisions.Key accountabilitiesProvide high quality, client focused, strategic and practical legal advice and assistance to all divisions of WorkSafe, on various claims and insurance issues with a focus on workers compensation insurance and administrative lawAnalyse and interpret legislation, including the various Acts, Orders and Regulations and undertake other research and claims reviews to assist Senior Lawyers in the team prepare adviceAssist with briefing and managing external counsel to provide high quality legal services on behalf of WorkSafe and/or joint collaborationsWork with the Manager and team to prepare and deliver an appropriate range of legal education compliance programsAbout youYou are an experienced legal professional who wants to make a difference. Your communication, negotiation and organisational skills are highly developed, and your strong interpersonal skills allow you to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You have the ability to work independently, as well as a part of a high performing team.Additionally you will possess the following skills and experience:Post-qualification experience preferred, any experience gained in-house including in-house government teams will be highly regardedAbility to consult on legal issues within tight timeframes and offer constructive solutionsExperience providing high quality legal advice regarding WorkCover claims and/or other insurance claims advice including advising on disputed decisions, insurance litigation, and administrative lawUnderstanding of the constraints of a statutory, regulatory environmentDemonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contractsAbility to interpret and apply legislative provisions and judicial precedentsGood written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with strong attention to detailAbility to prioritise and deal effectively with a diversity of tasks in accordance with deadlinesQualificationsDegree in lawAdmitted or eligible to be admitted to practice as lawyer in VictoriaHolds or eligible to hold a practicing certificate as an Australian Legal PractitionerApplications close Friday 23 May 2025 at 11.59PMApplications close Friday 23 May 2025 at 11.59PM Posted 09 May 2025ActionKey documentsLegal Officer (Claims and Insurance) PD.pdfFILE | 381.13 KB
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