GAZ - APS6 - NATIONAL - Senior Policy Officer
Job Req ID Home Affairs-135616 Location ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time... more info
APS6 Senior Reconsiderations Officer / Senior Instructing Officer
Salary:
100.00 - 125.00
Posted:
02-02-2025
Category:
Protective Services
Job Description
The Reconsiderations and Appeals team is responsible for the statutory reconsiderations of Comcare claims decisions and management of Comcare’s response to Administrative Appeals Tribunal applications and court appeals. The team works closely with the Senior Director, Claims, the Claims Operations teams, and Comcare’s Legal Group to achieve positive outcomes for employees and employers. Senior Reconsiderations Officer Role Overview The Senior Reconsideration Officer works as part of the Reconsiderations and Appeals team responsible for the statutory reconsideration of claims decisions. Senior Reconsideration Officers will contribute to and manage a range of reconsiderations including engagement with claimants, employers, and medical providers. This role will be the decision maker for medium to low risk reconsiderations. The Senior Reconsiderations Officer reports to the Assistant Director, Reconsiderations and will assist with the supervision of other team members. Experience in an insurance or injury compensation environment. Senior Instructing Officer Role Overview The Senior Instructing Officer (SIO) works as part of the team with responsibility for litigation related to workers’ compensation claims. As an instructing officer, this role advocates Comcare’s position in litigation and works to improve claims management through lessons learned. The Senior Instructing Officer reports to the Assistant Director, AAT Instructing and will assist with the supervision of other team members. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualifications in law. Experience in litigation. Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment Character clearance (police records check). Health clearance. Six months probationary period for new engagements. Security Clearance: Baseline. How to apply Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience, and knowledge relevant to the job-specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 100.00 - 125.00
Posted: 02-02-2025
Category: Protective Services
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