Legislative Liability Advisor - Workers' Compensation Claims

About the role

A leading organisation is looking for a Legislative Liability Advisor to assess and determine liability for a portfolio of workers' compensation claims, predominantly involving mental injuries. You will apply legislative, regulatory and evidentiary requirements to complex and often unclear information, then communicate your determinations to injured workers and employers. This is an independent, impartial decision-making role suited to a legal professional who wants to use their analytical and legislative skills outside traditional legal practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claims, determining liability for mental injuries in line with workers' compensation legislation, regulations and statutory timeframes.
• Interpret and apply workers' compensation legislation, including reasonable management action provisions, exclusions and eligibility for compensability.
• Critically evaluate medical reports, factual investigations, workplace documentation and subjective evidence where causation, diagnosis or employment contribution may be disputed.
• Communicate determinations to workers, employers and their representatives professionally and empathetically, including in adverse, contested or confrontational situations.
• Contribute to peer review, quality assurance and continuous improvement, and stay up to date with legislative amendments and case law.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as law, insurance, social work, rehabilitation or behavioural sciences; a Bachelor of Laws is highly regarded.
• Practical knowledge of workers' compensation legislation and regulatory requirements, and an understanding of employment and industrial law as it relates to liability determinations.
• Accreditation in workers' compensation, injury management or insurance is desirable, or a commitment to obtain it.
• Proven ability to interpret ambiguous, subjective or conflicting information and make sound, independent determinations.
• Experience as a solicitor, paralegal, workers' compensation, insurance or employment lawyer, legal advisor or workplace investigator is well regarded; candidates from other relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal reasoning skills, with attention to detail and high documentation standards.
• Confidence managing difficult and sensitive conversations while maintaining objectivity and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to recovery-focused outcomes and ongoing professional development in psychosocial injury and mental health literacy.

To apply, contact the recruiter at Troocoo directly.