Job Description

Arbitration Officer

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)

Melbourne

$ 165,469 per annum (plus super) + incredible career opportunities + excellent mentoring and support

• Play a key role in helping injured Victorians to find a way forward
•  Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits

Searching for real purpose and authentic people? Help bring our groundbreaking new arbitration service to life – and be valued for your work.

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 embark on an exciting new chapter with the commencement of our arbitration service, we are searching for our inaugural group of Arbitration Officers. In this role you will be an independent statutory decision-maker, responsible for conducting the arbitration and determining disputes as a key contributor to the success of the Workplace Injury Commission arbitration service.

Drawing on your experience in alternative dispute resolution, you will deliver a consistent and high-quality arbitration service. You will contribute to a culture of high performance and accountability, with a commitment to delivering outstanding arbitration services.

With integrity, accountability and a collaborative mindset, you will:

• Conduct arbitration hearings in a fair, impartial and informal manner with independence and authority
• Evaluate evidence and submissions and make clear, lawful, evidence-based determinations
• Manage a diverse caseload of disputes for arbitration and produce well-structured, concise and clear determinations
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships that support our purpose and vision, as well as the team’s ability to deliver an exceptional arbitration service

What you’ll bring:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in law, dispute resolution or business management and extensive experience in conciliation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution
• Experience leading or conducting arbitration hearings and determining disputes in a fair, impartial and professional way
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience working within the Victorian WorkCover scheme or similar scheme
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with a broad range of audiences including participants in hearings, parties to disputes and representatives

For further information, please refer to our position description listed on our careers site.

Resolution matters. And so do you.

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 employee assistance 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
  You’ll play a vital role in helping 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, including one PD day a month, 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. Apply for this position on our careers site by providing an up to date resume and by outlining in your covering letter by Monday 19th September 2022:

• Your interest and motivation in the position and how you can make a valuable contribution to the team and broader organisation.
• Your suitability for the position by outlining all the relevant behavioural traits, skills, experience and capability.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.

Workplace Injury Commission 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.