Other (Legal)Government - State (Government & Defence) Work Safe 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.
Impairment Advisor $130,042 per annum + superannuation Full time, Ongoing Melbourne based (hybrid working model - 3 days in the office) About the role Working within the External Affairs division, this role provides services to support Medical Panels to ensure they are fulfilling their legislative function.
Utilising your technical expertise and knowledge you will review Medical Panels Opinions & Reasons, with a focus on achieving quality opinions within the designated timelines.
Key accountabilities: In cooperation with the Legal Manager and Senior Impairment Advisor, ensure that Medical Panels fulfil their legislative function in respect to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the Wrongs Act 1958.
Work collaboratively with the Legal Manager, Directors of Medical Panels as well as Medical Panel staff to achieve quality opinions and outcomes within designated timelines.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with the key internal and external stakeholders.
Advise individual Medical Panels and provide advice as requested by the Legal Manager.
Assist in the development and delivery of information, advice and training to Panellists and the Convenor's Officers.
Adhere to all Work Safe policies and procedures and any legislative requirements relevant to this position.
Any other reasonable and related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Medical Panels.
About you You are a professional who enjoys delivering high-level support for individuals and panels alike.
Your written and verbal communication is excellent and you have high-level interpersonal skills with an ability to quickly build rapport with others.
Furthermore, you will also possess: High levels of attention to detail, excellent time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders with varying degrees of seniority.
A strong technical knowledge of AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (4th Edition).
A sound knowledge of Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 as it relates to Medical Panels, medical questions and dispute resolution involving referrals to Medical Panels.
A sound knowledge of medical terminology and standard medical procedures and practices.
Qualifications : You will have tertiary qualifications and/or significant equivalent experience in a similar role.
You will possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in the systems and regulations governing the function or specialty field and be able to apply knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
Working with Us At Work Safe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for Work Safe to be valued in the community.
We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.
What's next? Applications close 11:00pm, 19th September 2024.
Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.
Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.
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