AddressSenior Conciliation Officer
About the Position
This position is part of the leadership team of Conciliation and Arbitration Services Division. It leads a team of Conciliation Officers and is responsible for ensuring the resolution of disputes by agreement between parties to a workers’ compensation claim.
The position undertakes a broad scope of duties, including:
- Ensuring Conciliation Officers conform with legislative requirements, best practice and deliver a high level of service to stakeholders.
- Engaging in effective consultation with stakeholders regarding the services provided by Conciliation Officers.
- Undertaking the statutory responsibilities of a Conciliation Officer.
A full statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the Agency over the coming 12 months.
About WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is responsible for regulating and administering the workers’ compensation scheme on behalf of the government and community of Western Australia. We work with employers, workers and service providers to achieve a contemporary workers’ compensation scheme that is fair, accessible and affordable. Our goals are built around leadership, strategic scheme management, and building an agile and innovative organisation.
We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. WorkCover WA encourages people who are representative of the broad Western Australian community to apply.
Some of the benefits our employees enjoy are:
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to our on-site fully equipped gym and facilities
- Parking at our offices in Shenton Park
- Parental leave – 14 weeks paid and up to 38 weeks unpaid
- Four weeks (20 days) annual leave for each year of service.
- Ten public holidays and up to three public service holidays per year.
Further information about the Position
For further information about this position, please refer to the attached JDF.
You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Ms Karin Lee, General Manager, Conciliation and Arbitration Services,on (08) 9388 5***.
Selection Methodology
A variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including:
- Interview
- Skills assessment
- Aptitude testing
- Referee checks.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Clearance.
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values diversity of thought, perspective, and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applying for the Position
You can submit your application for this position via the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include:
- A current and comprehensive curriculum vitae that outlines;
- your skills and working experience
details of two referees who can attest to your skills and experience
- A written cover letter (of no more than three pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience will support you in the delivery of the requirements of the role (as they relate to the selection criteria in the attached JDF)
Late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Thursday 7 March 2024 at 5:00 pm (AWST).
Job Description
See attached JDF
Selection Criteria
See attached JDF
