APS6 Instructing Officer

Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Category
Executive
Salary
$90000 AUD - $100000 AUD Annual
Posted
21-Feb-2024
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Jess Kaur
Reference
BH-157417
As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage an APS6 Instructing Officer.
Location: 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC
Contract Length: 12 months, non-ongoing
Salary:$90-$100K +15.4 Superannuation
Eligibility Requirement: Baseline or Ability to obtain
Position Overview:
The Senior Instructing Officer works as part of the team with responsibility for litigation related to workers’ compensation claims. As an Instructing Officer, this role advocates Agency’s position in litigation and works to improve claims management through lessons learned. The Senior Instructing Officer reports to the Assistant Director, AAT Instructing and will assist with the supervision of other team members
Responsibilities of APS6 Include:
Contribute to Agency’s purpose, Corporate Plan and claims management strategy and operating model.
As part of a team, deliver litigation instructing services in line with the claims management strategy and claims litigation strategy including the achievement of claims management targets and contributing to successful completion of improvement projects. This includes monitoring claims management activities and compliance with Agency’s rules and objectives.
Provides on-the-job training; provides feedback, support, advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues proactively and when required.
Make decisions on how medium to low risk AAT and court appeals will be managed and support the management of complex or sensitive matters through research, support, drafting and communications.
Work across the Agency and our client agencies, to focus on consistent claims management, positive claim outcomes, sharing information and better practice, and resolving conflicts. Accountable for driving the strategic direction of the work area and ensuring its activities are aligned with agency goals.
Act in accordance with APS and Agency’s requirements including human resource, financial management and procurement requirements. Coach and develop team members.
Connect and integrate litigation instructing with other functions of the Agency and across the APS.
Desirable Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in law.
Experience in litigation.
Job Specific Capabilities:
Demonstrated experience in analysing information (particularly data), risk management and using judgement to inform decisions.
Resilient, responsive and collaborative with a proven commitment to individual and team outcomes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
Strong communication skills with proven ability to negotiate and communicate with influence.
Experience working with legislation in service delivery operations.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application Alternatively, you can call John Todd on 0386291163 or email John.Todd@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
Please Note – The due date for this submission is 23/02/2024.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion