Technical Recoveries Advisor

State of Victoria; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking a Technical Recoveries Advisor based in Wadawurrung/Geelong with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office) and occasional travel to Melbourne and court locations. You will identify, assess and pursue recoveries of paid compensation from negligent third parties, applying legal principles and strategic judgement.

The role requires extensive recoveries and litigation experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and a focus on reducing workplace

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in recoveries, common law litigation management, insurance litigation or a related legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation legislation, negligence principles, insurance law and litigation processes.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex legal documentation, pleadings, affidavits and case law.
• Experience managing legal practitioners and providing effective litigation instructions within a complex regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage potential recoveries under Section 369 of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
• Manage and resolve complex recovery matters through negotiation, mediation and litigation.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction on litigation matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including legal practitioners, claims agents, insurers, courts and government agencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of litigation frameworks, processes and recoveries strategies.

Skills

Recoveries

Litigation management

Insurance litigation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Legal knowledge

Education

Law degree or related discipline

Job description

Technical Recoveries Advisor $124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation Full time, Fixed Term Contract opportunity until Feb 2028 Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office) with occasional travel to Melbourne and court locations as required

About the opportunity

The Dispute Management Division plays a critical role in supporting WorkSafe's purpose of reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. The division is responsible for the management of common law claims and related litigation, recovery of compensation from liable third parties, oversight of claim-related litigation, and management of WorkSafe's legal panel firms and associated legal service providers. As the Technical Recoveries Advisor, you'll play a key role in protecting the Victorian workers' compensation scheme by identifying, assessing and pursuing recoveries of paid compensation from negligent third parties. Working within a specialist litigation and recoveries environment, you'll apply your legal expertise and commercial judgement to manage complex matters, influence strategic outcomes and support the effective recovery of compensation on behalf of WorkSafe. Aligned with our value of Accountable, you'll make informed decisions, manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes that support the sustainability of Victoria's workers compensation scheme.

What you will do

• Identify, assess and manage potential recoveries under Section 369 of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, applying legal principles to determine liability and recovery prospects.
• Manage and resolve complex recovery matters through negotiation, mediation and litigation, including direct engagement with insurers and the provision of instructions to WorkSafe's legal panel firms.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction on litigation matters, supporting effective legal decision-making and ensuring high-quality outcomes across recoveries portfolios.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including legal practitioners, claims agents, insurers, courts and government agencies to gather information and progress matters efficiently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting the development of litigation frameworks, legal processes and recoveries strategies.
• Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an experienced legal, litigation or recoveries professional who enjoys working on complex matters and delivering strategic outcomes. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders in a challenging and fast-paced environment. You are highly analytical, commercially minded and confident balancing legal, operational and reputational considerations when making decisions. Most importantly, you're motivated by meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for Victorian workers.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in recoveries, common law litigation management, insurance litigation or a related legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation legislation, negligence principles, insurance law and litigation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex legal documentation, pleadings, affidavits, legal advice and case law.
• Experience managing legal practitioners and providing effective litigation instructions within a complex regulatory, legal or insurance environment.
• Highly developed negotiation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
• Experience identifying legal, strategic and reputational risks and making sound recommendations to support effective decision-making.

Qualifications - Desirable

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law or a related discipline, and/or significant experience working in a legal, litigation, recoveries, insurance or professional services environment.

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.

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.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sarin Khan via email - [e-mail]

Applications close 11:00pm, Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.