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About The Role

The primary purpose of the WorkCover Litigation Case Manager (Project Administrator- VPS 3) is to provide an effective case management function in relation to all Workers' Compensation legislation litigation and/ or potential litigation.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

Your Duties Will Include

• Case managing and providing procedural advice on litigated or potentially litigated WorkCover matters;
• Effectively identifying, sourcing and coordinating critical documents and witnesses required in litigation, including reviewing and assessing documents prior to external release;
• Effectively liaising with a range of stakeholders including Victoria Police personnel, the Claims Agent, law firms and investigators;
• Monitoring legal services provided by the panel law firms;
• Maintaining a database on the status of matters and provide reports to management as required;
• Attending court hearings and participate in mediation and other related conferences in a case management capacity if required;
• Participating in the ongoing development of the work unit to ensure processes facilitate the efficient and effective management and administration of litigated WorkCover matters.
  

• Demonstrated case management experience, including strong organisation and file management skills;
• Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritise competing tasks and to work to strict deadlines;
• Well-developed oral and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to source information and documentation outside of own work area's control;
• Knowledge of workers' compensation legislation and processes highly advantageous;
• Ability to work with limited supervision, be proactive and use initiative to solve problems;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in operating databases and computerised personnel/compensation systems.
  

• Fixed term, full-time position until 1 August 2022.
• This position is located at 311 Spencer Street, Docklands, however you may be required to work from other locations or from home as required.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• As a member of the Legal Services Department you will be located, on selection, at a specific office within a Division for a particular advertised opportunity. However given occasional legal service demand issues you may be required at times to undertake varied work within the Department. This supports the Departments commitment to a flexible and deployable workforce and professional development opportunities in a range of domains.