Asbestos Compensation Claims Manager

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

• Provide authoritative support, advice, guidance, and education in relation to Asbestos Compensation to workers, their families, stakeholders, and the community in general.
• Assess and investigate claims for compensation and provide appropriate recommendations to the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner.
• Manage a case load and coordinate the payment process of compensation benefits and entitlements to claimants.
• Lead and manage the operational unit, including the assigned human, physical and financial resources, and implement appropriate procedures, practices and systems to ensure the efficient operation of the Asbestos Compensation Scheme.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner and Director Compensation Schemes, including the preparation of high-level documents and correspondence.
• Ensure the provision of effective and efficient client services to applicants and assist in the resolution of complex issues as they arise.
• Other duties as directed.

Desirable Requirements

• A degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in a regulatory or legislative environment, and claims or case management.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.]For more informationName: Damian Davidson
Position: Director Compensation Schemes
Email: damian.davidson@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 616 64619Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603