$99,754 per annum superannuation Full time, Ongoing Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung/Melbourne La Trobe Street office based role About the opportunity As an alternative medical dispute resolution service under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the Wrongs Act 1958, Medical Panels play an important role in the fair assessment of medical disputes, hearing around 4,500 referrals each year and producing binding decisions that have a significant impact on injured workers and claimants. A Medical Panel consists of Members, Governor in Council appointments, who are selected by the Convenor of Medical Panels or a Deputy Convenor for the purposes of responding to a medical referral where there is disagreement or uncertainty about aspects of an injury or medical condition. Specialist staff are employed by WorkSafe to assist in the administration and management of the operations of Medical Panels, and provide assistance to facilitate the proper function of individually constituted Medical Panels. The Nurse Administrator is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administration and nurse support services for the Convenor of Medical Panels and Medical Panel Members. Working collaboratively with other nursing and medical panels staff, this position provides chaperone/examination assistance to injured workers/claimants while they are attending an independent medical examination. Key accountabilities of the position include: Promote and manage the implementation of safety focus standards in the Medical Panels reception and examination rooms, supporting Panels Members and staff as required. This may include taking of temperatures, undertaking Covid testing, administration of health questionnaires, management of PPE in a unique health setting, and reporting concerns to Medical Panel members as necessary. Attend to, support and monitor injured workers/claimants attending Medical Panels, prior, during and post examinations. Ensure all the facilities essential for the conduct of Panel examinations are arranged in conjunction with other nursing staff, including ensuring examination rooms are cleared, examination beds and medical equipment are set-up ready for next appointment. Prepare consent requests for further medical information including operations reports, clinical records, up-to-date reports, existing imaging and reports, MRI, CT scans, X-Rays, and blood tests. Ensure X-Ray requests are completed in accordance with the AMA 4 guidelines. Follow up on requests to ensure information is received within a reasonable timeframe for Medical Panels review Attend to a broad range of enquiries from stakeholders including injured workers/claimants, Courts, doctors and legal representatives while ensuring that all follow up activities are addressed in a timely manner and complex enquiries are referred to the most appropriate officer. Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role. About you To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the following: Experience working in a medical clinic or community nursing setting preferred. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. Ability to provide high level administrative support services working within strict timeframes in a high volume work environment. Demonstrated ability to liaise on a professional level with a diverse client group. Ability to assess workload and re-prioritise potentially conflicting activities to achieve required business outcomes. Demonstrated experience in managing paper files in a complex processes environment. Qualifications Registered Nurse Division 1 (mandatory) Working with us At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders. What’s next? Applications close at 11:00pm on Friday 4th July 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives. Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered. Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process. Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage. For further enquiries please contact Natasha Zaluski via email [email protected]