We have updated our Privacy Policy across our SEEK brands. View here WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist. Senior Legal Counsel $169,620 per annum superannuation Full time, fixed term 12 months Come and join an energised and positive workplace which makes a difference to all Victorians. About the role DMD is seeking to recruit a subject matter expert in either statutory benefits and/or common law. The Dispute Management Division (DMD) sits within the Scheme Reform Business Unit of WorkSafe. It manages common law claims and personal injuries litigation, and ensures both the delivery of benefits and the financial viability of the Scheme. Litigation on individual cases is via a panel of legal firms and includes common law, statutory benefit litigation, third party recoveries and legal costs. This fixed term role involves liaising with legal panel firms, including strategic oversight of key personal injury litigation initiatives, critical date reviews, mentoring and developing. The role also works closely with other stakeholders and service providers in managing the Scheme. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to deliver instructions to legal panel firms in delegated matters and lead new developments in programs and/or policies within a complex and dynamic legislative and stakeholder environment. In addition to this, Senior Legal Counsel may lead research into new and emerging areas where knowledge may be limited or where other sources of advice are not readily available. Please ensure you click here to view the Position Description provided for additional information on accountabilities for this role. About you You are a Senior Lawyer with experience from within highly complex environments. Your communication and organisational skills are highly developed, as stakeholder engagement is key within the role. You are a team-oriented person who enjoys delivering outcomes in a timely manner. More specifically you will have; Professional qualifications in law with significant experience in the field of personal injury litigation, particularly as it relates to claims management and associated litigation processes An ability to implement and project manage key initiatives across team and panel firms Demonstrated knowledge of the WorkSafe legislation as well as extensive experience in litigation under these Act's Understanding of common law principles as they apply to the WorkSafe legislation Understanding of statutory benefits legislation, particularly in the context of litigation Understanding of third party recoveries, particularly in the context of litigation Understanding of legal costs, particularly in the context of litigation Understanding of the Transport Accident Act 1986 An understanding of the constraints of a statutory, regulatory environment Thorough understanding of legislative, claims and litigation management processes Qualifications Professional qualifications in law with significant experience in the field of personal injury litigation. Working with Us We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and offer flexibility to facilitate work/life balance. People who are seeking part-time or job share arrangements are encouraged to apply. WorkSafe employees enjoy: Discounted Gym & Pool Memberships | WELL Rated Building | Group Training & Yoga Classes | Very active Social Club | Pool & Table Tennis | Sparkling Water | Discounted Prescription Eyewear | Career Opportunities and Working for your Community What's next? Applications close 11:00pm Wednesday 22nd November 2023 . Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives. Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in. At WorkSafe our passion for the wellbeing of Victorian workers brings us together. Our people come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, diverse thinking comes naturally to us. As we build the WorkSafe of the future we're committed to delivering industry best practice to our people, our customers and the community. Our Future WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind - reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don't shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that's why we have a stated ambition to be world leading. We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury. WorkSafe is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risks to health consistent with WorkSafe's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all WorkSafe employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless a medical exemption applies). To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, WorkSafe will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment with WorkSafe. Find out the average salary for a Legal Counsel acrossAustralia J-18808-Ljbffr