Paralegal

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

Paralegal

• $90,308 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2027
• La Trobe Street, Melbourne based role (hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Legal Team are responsible for providing legal and specialist advice on personal injury and public law issues as related to Medical Panels. Reporting to the Legal Manager, this role provides high level paralegal support to the Legal Manager, the Legal Team, as well as a range of key internal stakeholders including the Convenor, Deputy Convenors and Panel Members

The role provides support to the Legal Manager and Convenor through administrative oversight and preparation of communications and documents for key stakeholders. It also provides support to the Legal Team and Panel Members by communicating with key stakeholders to facilitate the timely provision of key documents within statutory timeframes. This includes (but is not limited to) the process of seeking from interested parties: clarification of matters of fact, additional medical or legal information, submissions requested by Panel, and requests for an extension of time on behalf of the Panel.

There is an element of general administration including scheduling meetings, providing assistance with presentation preparation, preparing correspondence and management of general email enquiries.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You will demonstrate an ability to work in a team within a sensitive medico-legal environment subject to close public scrutiny. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and have a proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will bring to the role an eye for detail and excellent prioritisation skills. A tertiary qualification in Law or a Graduate diploma in Legal Studies or working towards either of these will be highly regarded as will an understanding of Medical Panels as a tribunal. Previous work and an understanding of Workcover and/or Wrongs Act legislation will also be highly regarded.

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.

What's next?

Applications close 11:00pm Monday 6 October 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

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

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.

For further enquiries please contact TA Specialist, Shay McLean via email