Aps6 Legal Adviser

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Comcare Full time

**Overview of the team and role**

The Legal Group provides legal services and support to Comcare to perform these functions and is based in both Canberra and Melbourne. The position is located in the Regulatory Legal team in Melbourne.

The work of the Legal Group is diverse and varied, and includes:

- investigation and prosecution support regarding alleged breaches of the WHS Act;
- legal advice and decision support for Comcare’s claims management functions, conducting merits review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), conducting judicial appeals and providing legal and strategic advice on evidence and risk;
- legal advice and support for all legislation administered by Comcare, including corporate and governance functions;
- developing delegated legislation and support to Comcare’s involvement in developing primary legislation;
- supporting the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and the Seacare Authority; and
- monitoring and managing litigation in the Comcare scheme.

The Regulatory Legal team is responsible for providing advice and support in relation to Comcare’s function as a regulator under the WHS Act and provides investigation and prosecution support relating to alleged breaches of the WHS Act.

Under limited direction, the Legal Adviser works closely with Senior Legal Advisers in performing their role and provides client-focused specialist legal and strategic advice and support to Comcare staff on complex legal and policy matters.

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 Comcare procedures.

**How to apply**

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a current C.V (no more than 3 pages) and a one page pitch outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role.

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