Senior Scheme Legal Officer (Senior In-house Counsel Role)

Job Description

Use your strong compensation experience in-house as you assist ReturnToWorkSA to empower & support those impacted by work injury. A rare offering.

• Rare in-house workers compensation role
• Shape the future of compensation in SA
• Positive culture + flexibility/WFH

 Full Job Description:
  
About Us

At ReturnToWorkSA our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible. In addition, we manage the collection of premium payments from registered employers and our invested funds to ensure we maintain a viable financial position that enables the delivery of quality support and services to injured workers.
  
Our Senior Scheme Legal Officer Role

Reporting to the Manager Scheme Legal, this position protects Scheme integrity by contributing to the effective management of significant legal cases and the provision of legal advice to support legislative change and protect or challenge Scheme boundaries.
  
As part of a team culture of care you will:
  

• identify significant cases for the scheme
• work with panel solicitors and provide instructions on matters
• prepare case summaries of significant decision and draft ReturnToWorkSA positions statements
• advise and inform ReturnToWorkSA regarding significant case conduct
• provide accurate advice on a range of matters affecting ReturnToWorkSA
• collaborate to identify process improvement initiatives and efficiencies
• review and update case instructions
• consider proposed legislative changes
• manage external costs

About you

The lawyer we seek will have a strong background and deep understanding and interest in workers compensation law in SA, an unrestricted practising certificate and hands-on experience in advising clients before the various Courts and Tribunals in SA. Additionally, they will possess evolved interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and consult at all levels, and the capacity to develop and manage collaborative relationships.
  
The benefits
  
The total remuneration package for this position is between $107,842 – $113,459 exclusive of superannuation. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experiences.
  
Why join us?
  
Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential.  As well as offering competitive salaries with salary packaging options, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program:
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • free onsite gym and bike storage
  • annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and corporate cup challenge
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work options including part time and working from home
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

Special requirements/Conditions

• Bachelor of Laws with solid post admission experience in workers compensation
• Admission as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia with an unrestricted practising certificate.

To Apply

To be considered for this position and to obtain a Position Description and/or discuss the role in confidence, email your cv to [email protected] or call Paul on 0414 687 629.

This role is exclusive to Burgess Paluch.