APS 6 Senior Instructing Officer

Aurion; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcare (Australian Government) is seeking a Senior Instructing Officer to advocate for the organization in workers’ compensation litigation. This role involves close work with the Reconsiderations and Appeals team, assisting in improving claims management and supporting other team members.

The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in law and have experience in insurance or injury compensation environments. Australian citizenship and other employment eligibility conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Required tertiary qualifications in law are necessary for the role.
• Experience in insurance or injury compensation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advocate Comcare’s position in litigation related to workers’ compensation claims.
• Assist with the supervision of other team members.
• Work with the team to manage legal responses effectively.

Skills

Advocacy in litigation

Claims management

Legal analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in law

Job description

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted unless Comcare has approved an extension due to special circumstances

Overview of the Team

The Reconsiderations and Appeals team is responsible for the statutory reconsiderations of Comcare claims decisions and management of Comcare’s response to Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) applications and court appeals. The team works closely with the Senior Director, Claims, the Claims Operations teams and Comcare’s Legal Group to achieve positive outcomes for employees and employers.

Overview of the Role

The Senior Instructing Officer (SIO) works as part of the team with responsibility for litigation related to workers’ compensation claims. As an instructing officer, this role advocates Comcare’s position in litigation and works to improve claims management through lessons learned. The Senior Instructing Officer reports to the Assistant Director Appeals and will assist with the supervision of other team members.

Qualifications and Experience

Highly desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in law
• Experience in an insurance or injury compensation environment

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

• Australian citizenship.
• Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
• Employee Health Declaration.
• Six months probationary period for new engagements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.