Insurance & Superannuation Law (Legal)Government - Federal (Government & Defence)Full time$96,325 to $113,624 p.a. + 15.4% superannuationComcare has an Ongoing Vacancy for an APS Level 6, Legal Adviser in the Claims and Litigation Services team, in Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC.A merit pool will be created and may be used to fill similar Ongoing and Non-Ongoing vacancies.Overview of the Team and RoleThe work of Comcare's Legal Group is diverse and varied, and includes:investigation and prosecution support regarding alleged breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011legal advice and decision support for Comcare's claims management functions, conducting merits review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, conducting judicial appeals, and providing legal and strategic advice on evidence and risklegal advice and support for all legislation administered by Comcare, including corporate and governance functionslegal advice and support for all of Comcare's administrative legal functionsdeveloping delegated legislation and support to Comcare's involvement in developing primary legislationsupporting the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and Seacare Authoritymonitoring and managing litigation across the Comcare scheme.Join a collaborative and supportive team which provides in-house legal advice and support for Commonwealth statutory workers' compensation claims and manages common law asbestos-related disease liabilities and recoveries.Under limited direction, Legal Advisers work closely with Senior Legal Advisers in performing their role and provide client-focused specialist legal and strategic advice and support to Comcare's function in making claims determinations accurately and quickly.Legal Advisers 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.To be successful you will need:admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory (three years or more post admission experience is desirable)a current Practising Certificate or ability to obtain one within three months.What we offerComcare is a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative workplace and offers attractive employment conditions, including:flexible working arrangementsgenerous leave entitlementslearning and development.How to applyThe job information pack including how to apply can be obtained from our websiteComcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager.We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth's asbestos-related claims liabilities.Comcare's outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts:Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare.Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace.Comcare's work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government's deregulation agenda.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.About UsComcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager.We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth's asbestos-related claims liabilities.Comcare's outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts:Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare.Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace.Comcare's work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government's deregulation agenda.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.#J-18808-Ljbffr
