OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: See Advertisement
Occupation: Legal
Location: Geelong
Reference: VG/4377
The 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide 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 law
• Analyse 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 advice
• Assist with briefing and managing external counsel to provide high quality legal services on behalf of WorkSafe and/or joint collaborations
• Work with the Manager and team to prepare and deliver an appropriate range of legal education compliance programs

The 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.