Senior Legal Counsel / Senior Independent Review Officer
Core
Senior legal counsel and independent review officer investigating and determining disputed workers' compensation decisions under Victorian legislation.
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel / independent review officer
Builds
Fair, reasonable, and sustainable outcomes for workers' compensation claims and entitlements
Domain
Public sector / Workers' compensation law
Required skills
Victorian workers' compensation framework expertise, statutory interpretation, administrative review principles, complex evidence assessment, legal writing, alternative dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, policy development, mentorship
Preferred skills
Principles of statutory interpretation, legal precedent application
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Investigate and determine applications for review of disputed WorkSafe agent decisions; Support Lead Counsel in sustainable decision-making; Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop processes and train staff; Write clear review findings setting out basis for decisions; Communicate decision outcomes to workers, agents, and staff; Provide guidance on review process trends and issues; Continuously review and update procedures and policies; Mentor other decision-makers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC