Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance & Claims n

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- $168,512.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
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- Full Time, Fixed Term position until 30/07/2027
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- Wadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid – 3 days a week in office)
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About the opportunity n

The Senior Legal Counsel, Claims & Insurance is responsible for independently providing in-house legal advice in relation to workers compensation insurance and providing corporate and administrative legal advice in relation to complex and high profile matters to relevant WorkSafe divisions.

Key Accountabilities n

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- Provide high quality, client focused, strategic and practical legal advice and assistance to all divisions of WorkSafe, on various claims and insurance issues with a focus on workers compensation insurance and administrative law
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- Provide legal advice in relation to claims management decisions including decisions regarding weekly payments, treatment and support decisions
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- Provide advice on premium matters and assist the Senior Legal Counsel – Manager, Claims & Insurance to manage premium review litigation on behalf of WorkSafe
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- Analyse and interpret complex legislation, including the various Acts, Orders and Regulations and provide comprehensive, authoritative and practical operational and administrative law advice
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- Assist the Senior Legal Counsel - Manager, Claims & Insurance to develop legal skills of legal officers and legal counsel in the provision of legal advice
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- Brief and manage external panel lawyer firms or counsel to provide high quality legal services on behalf of WorkSafe
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- Prepare (or assist with the preparation of) briefing papers for the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Executive leaders on matters requiring their attention
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About you n





You are an experienced legal skilled with a proven track record of providing high-quality legal advice on WorkCover claims and a broad range of insurance-related matters. You demonstrate sound judgement, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the ability to deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions in complex and fast-paced environments. You effectively manage sensitive and high-risk matters, build collaborative relationships across the organisation and apply critical thinking to support strategic decision-making while appropriately managing legal risk.

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Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

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- A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience preferred
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- Demonstrated experience providing high quality legal advice regarding WorkCover claims and/or other insurance claims advice including advising on disputed decisions, insurance litigation, and administrative law
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- High level judgment in identifying and managing the resolution of issues of strategic impact and importance
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- Understanding of the constraints of a statutory, regulatory environment
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- Proven ability to consult on sensitive issues within critical timeframes and offer constructive solutions
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- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislative provisions and judicial precedents in a litigation, regulatory and commercial law context
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- Demonstrated experience in civil litigation in Victorian court system
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- High level strategic, analytical and critical legal decision making capabilities
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Qualifications nn
- Degree in law
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- Admitted to practice as lawyer in Victoria
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- Holds or eligible to hold a practicing certificate as an Australian Legal Practitioner
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance & Claims (North Geelong)
🏢 WorkSafe Victoria
📍 North Geelong