Legal Officer
Job Description
- Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
- Competitive remuneration, flexibility incl hybrid WFH option, and incredible benefits
- Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward
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The Impact You’ll Have
At the Workplace Injury Commission, we’ve helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We’re a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that’s making an impact.
As we continue on an exciting chapter of growth, we need you to join us as a Legal Officer. In this key role, you’ll be providing legal and technical support to the Dispute Resolution and Registry teams at WIC. Working closely with the Senior Legal Officer (SLO) and Principal, Dispute Resolution, you will provide a consistent specialist support service including quality advice and correspondence about specific alternative dispute resolution processes.
As part of our legislative requirements, you will assist with case specific issues, analyse and collate material, conduct legal research and prepare concise and well-researched reports to support well-informed and sound decisions.
You will bring your experience and track record in delivering high-quality matter-specific and general legal research outcomes. In addition you will contribute your knowledge and experience with alternative dispute resolution procedures of Parliamentary, judicial or legal processes along with your demonstrated legal research skills.
Who We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in law
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to build and maintain partnerships based on trust in order to convey and clearly translate technical complex information with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with alternative dispute resolution procedures of Parliamentary, judicial or legal processes.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in researching and reviewing legislation, along with developing and implementing policy, and legal support projects.
- Ability to think operationally to support and manage issues from different areas of an organisation, confidently make decisions, and solve problems.
For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access on our careers site.
Resolution matters. And so do you.
Benefits
We’re a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
- More leave when you need it most – flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
- Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
- A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.
Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
- Help Victorians find a way forward
As a Legal Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Find support and relationships that count
Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.
- Respect today, shape tomorrow
Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.
- Be rewarded for your contribution
We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.
Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.
Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Tuesday 28th January 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.
WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email [email protected]
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.