Senior Arbitration Officer (Band 13)

at  Workplace Injury Commission

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Workplace Injury Commission
Salary: $187,879 - $245,649
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/WIC/1795864
Searching for real purpose? Help us shape, innovate and optimise our groundbreaking new arbitration service – and discover your remarkable career

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in law, dispute resolution or business management and extensive experience in conciliation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution
• Proven experience leading or conducting arbitration hearings and determining disputes in a fair, impartial and professional way
• A desire and capability to mentor and develop other decision makers with less arbitration experience, and inspire a cohesive and collaborative team
• Highly developed legal research, writing, conceptual and analytical skills to help you set the standard for the arbitration of complex disputes, and make appropriate determinations supported by well-articulated and reasoned judgement and decision making
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience working within the Victoria WorkCover scheme or similar schem

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 generous 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