Manage Section 66 and litigated claims Maintain a strong relationship with key parties within icare and adhere to any directives and reporting requirements 12 month role Newcastle location / hybrid wfh About the role: The Litigation Specialist position involves managing permanent impairment and litigation aspects of Workers Compensation claims and assessing liability for alleged injuries and consequential conditions which impact permanent impairment. What you'll do (not limited to ): Manage permanent impairment and litigation aspects of Workers Compensation claims Assess liability for alleged injuries and consequential conditions which impact permanent impairment Effectively gather, investigate, and assess evidence to make soundly based decisions Review independent medical assessments and ensure that they are accurate, adhere to relevant legislation and Guidelines, and appropriately address liability issues Ensure that injured workers receive fair compensation for permanent impairment and the ensuing threshold-based entitlements Manage whole person impairment and litigated claims and ensure that these are responded to in a professional and timely manner. What you'll bring: Degree or other tertiary qualifications in Law – preferred Experience in a technical role within personal injury insurance or 3 years in a Claims Advisor role (Workers Compensation or CTP) e.g., Technical Advisor, Technical Specialist, WPI & Litigation Specialist, IDR Specialist or Paralegal Experience. Experience in managing high risk claims areas such as litigation, WPI, Work Injury Damages, Section 39 claims, Internal Dispute Resolutions within the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme or CTP- required Experience in drafting and peer reviewing dispute notices – required Demonstrated understanding of current Workers Compensation Legislation – required Reasonable understanding of medical terminology – preferred. At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact annette_frasca@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.