▷ [Apply in 3 Minutes] APS 6 Legal Adviser, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time

The Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team has stewardship of Comcare’s Claims Litigation Strategy. The team is responsible for overseeing the management of legal risks associated with Comcare’s claims litigation portfolio, including workers’ compensation under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). Through engagement with relevant stakeholders, the team identifies and manages scheme risks, ensuring strategic alignment throughout the litigation process.

The team provides strategic and legal support and advice to Comcare on a diverse portfolio of issues, including instructing on Federal Court litigation, proactively managing litigation risk to the SRC Act scheme and the way in which workers' compensation claims are decided and managed, while ensuring Comcare’s broader policy and strategic objectives are appropriately considered.

Overview of the Role

Under limited direction, the Legal Adviser works closely with the Senior Legal Adviser in performing their role to support the strategic delivery of litigation and dispute resolution services to Comcare, including the oversight and management of risks associated with Comcare’s claims litigation portfolio.

The Legal Adviser will resolve problems and manage risk effectively and manage their workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Legal Services Directions 2017 and internal procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

- Admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory
- Current practicing certificate or ability to obtain one within three months.
- Experience a nd knowledge of Tribunal and Court procedures; or providing advice and/or running litigation matters in a workers’ compensation scheme, or equivalent, environment (or the ability to acquire such knowledge) will be highly regarded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

- Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
- Employee Health Declaration.
- Six months probationary period for new engagements.

How to apply

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au

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