Senior Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

At the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC), we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Officer to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in providing legal advice and support to our Conciliation and Arbitration teams.

About the Role

The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and guidance to our teams, ensuring that our dispute resolution services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements and obligations. You will work closely with our Arbitration Service to ensure that our Principal, Dispute Resolution and Conciliation and Arbitration Officers, are supported to apply the principle of procedural fairness and sound and proper legal reasoning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist legal advice and expertise to the Arbitration and Conciliation teams relating to legal issues or questions of law arising from, or in relation to conciliations, arbitrations, hearings and case management.
  • Work closely with the Arbitration Service to ensure that our teams are supported to apply the principle of procedural fairness and sound and proper legal reasoning.
  • Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders relating to our compliance with legislative requirements and obligations, including the interpretation and/or application of relevant legislation.
  • Lead and manage a team in the delivery of a high-performing and efficient legal support service in a way that meets operational objectives and legislative requirements.
  • Provide direction, support, feedback and guidance to the team to ensure a consistently high-quality service.
Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in law, dispute resolution.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in law, management and/or leadership are desirable.
  • Extensive experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, case law and regulations particularly to Victorian Workers' Compensation legislation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience working within the Victoria Work Cover scheme or similar scheme.
  • Experience leading a team of professionals within a complex legislative framework.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working. You will also have access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family. We are a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of our people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email careers@wic.vic.gov.au.



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