- Initial labour hire contract until 30 June 2027| Anticipated commencement: ASAP
- Multiple locations available nationally | Hybrid and remote working arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- $90 - $140+ per hour (plus 12% super)
- Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance required.
About the company
adaptbl connects legal and quasi-legal professionals with meaningful opportunities across government and business, including legal secondments, advisory work and consulting assignments. We take the time to understand your skills and career goals, match you with work where you can thrive and build your experience, and provide personal, responsive support throughout your placement.
About the role
Apply your legal background and/or experience to assess complex, sensitive claims and develop policy-based recommendations for a Commonwealth Government program.
Duties
- Manage a sensitive caseload and competing priorities, applying policy, guidance and procedural fairness to assessments and claimant timeframes.
- Analyse claim evidence and expert medical and legal recommendations to develop tailored, policy-based recommendations for decision-makers.
- Communicate information requests and determinations clearly to claimants or their representatives, and liaise with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with and guide colleagues,
and quality-assure claims assessments and claimant correspondence.
- Provide regular caseload updates and clearly explain assessment recommendations to the leadership team for endorsement.
Skills and experience
- Legal background and/or experience is required, alongside ability to apply legislative and policy frameworks.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills and sound judgement, including the ability to interpret sensitive medical information and expert recommendations, or quickly develop this capability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including ability to develop customer letters and high-level non-legal advice on complex enquiries.
- Strong case management and strategic workload planning for yourself and teams, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
Culture and benefits
adaptbl offers a flexible, skilled environment where legal specialists can do meaningful work and continue building their careers.
- Competitive remuneration for legal and consulting assignments
- Broader opportunities across secondments, advisory work and consulting projects
- Practical support from a team that understands legal careers
- Confidential wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program
- Social and networking opportunities with colleagues and the wider professional community