The Legal Group provides legal services and support to Comcare to perform these functions and is based in Melbourne. The work of the Legal Group is diverse and varied, and includes: investigation and prosecution support regarding alleged breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act); legal advice and decision support for Comcare's claims management functions, conducting merits review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), conducting judicial appeals and providing legal and strategic advice on evidence and risk; legal advice and support for all legislation administered by Comcare, including corporate and governance functions; legal advice and support for all of Comcare's administrative legal functions; developing delegated legislation and support to Comcare's involvement in developing primary legislation; supporting the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and Seacare Authority; and monitoring and managing litigation across the Comcare scheme. Regulatory Legal team overview The Regulatory Legal team provides advice and support to Comcare's regulatory activities, including investigations under the WHS Act and criminal prosecutions for alleged contraventions of the WHS Act. The team support the Regulatory Operations Group by: providing advice and guidance on evidence gathering, the issuing of statutory notices and investigation procedures (investigations); assisting with the preparation of briefs of evidence (prosecutions); working closely with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution and the Inspector when a prosecution is commenced; and facilitating continuous improvement projects and identifying trends and capability opportunities for inspectors. The key duties of the position include Under limited supervision, the Senior Legal Adviser is responsible for providing legal support to investigations, inspections and other regulatory activity conducted under the WHS Act and assisting with the conduct of prosecutions commenced under that Act. The Senior Legal Adviser is also responsible for providing mentoring, support, and supervision to more junior members of the team. The Senior Legal Adviser will manage their own workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Legal S ervices Directions 2017 and internal Comcare procedures. The primary responsibilities include: Manage case load and provide client focused legal advice and support, including supervising team members, on complex legal matters regarding work health and safety law, evidence law, and criminal procedure matters related to WHS Act investigations and prosecutions. Develop and maintain internal and external relationships that manage risk for Comcare. Demonstrate strong verbal and written legal communication skills, and fostering teamwork and collaboration across the organisation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Draft reports and/or briefs, update Legal Group reporting documents, contribute to business planning, and formulate recommendations on legal and policy issues. Participate in corporate learning and development activities. Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the workplace.