Technical Recoveries Advisor

Technical Recoveries Advisor

• $124535.00 per annum 12% superannuation
• Full time ongoing opportunity
• Geelong based role - ad hoc travel to Melbourne and other courts (hybrid 3 days in office)

About the opportunity

This role sits within WorkSafes Dispute Management Division which has the primary responsibility for the management of common law claims and related litigation; recovery of paid compensation from liable third parties; oversight of claim related litigation generally; and contract management of WorkSafes Legal Panel Firms and Cost Consultants.

The purpose of this role is to identify allocate instruct and effectively manage WorkSafes recovery of paid compensation under Section 369 of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 for a portfolio of matters from negligent third parties. Specifically the Technical Recoveries Advisor will be responsible for the assessment negotiation management and resolution of claims allocated to Legal Panel firms and internally at WorkSafe.

Key accountabilities

• Strategically identify from available data common law application and information (including Claims Agent files) potential recoveries including from TAC and non-TAC related incidents.
• Applying common law principles and legislative requirements determine the appropriate extent of a third partys liability to WorkSafe and make informed decisions on the costs/benefits and risks as to whether to pursue recoveries.
• Within the model litigant framework resolve WorkSafes right to recover compensation including providing appropriate instructions to WorkSafes solicitors to resolve claims.
• Manage some claims directly (without external solicitors) and negotiate directly with public liability insurers in order to resolve WorkSafes right of recovery.
• Assist in the ongoing development of the recoveries litigation framework to continuously improve legal processes and litigation strategies.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather critical information and provide instructions to external lawyers using relevant databases and by attending conferences mediations and court hearings on behalf of WorkSafe.
• Ensure maintain and monitor appropriate compliance by panel firms with relevant databases that track and record third party recoveries.
• Ad hoc travel to Melbourne and other courts as required.

Please ensure you review the Position Description herefor additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are a workers compensation claims professional with an understanding of the Victorian Courts and legal process. Your communication negotiation and organisational skills are highly developed and your strong interpersonal skills allow you to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Additionally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of recoveries or common law litigation management
• Demonstrated experience in analysing legal documentation e.g. Statements of Claim and other pleadings Interrogatories Affidavits legal advises etc.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of workers compensation particularly as it relates to legislative requirements application of the WIRCA ACA TAA Wrongs Act case law and associated litigation processes;
• Capability to apply legal skills and expertise to design and drive strategic and structural changes within the legal panel to effect efficient outcomes
• Exercising a high degree of judgement in leading and directing panel firms on legal and procedural aspects of Section 369 Recoveries litigation and using case law appropriately in this area of practice
• High level strategic analytical legal and litigation decision making capabilities
• Experience in managing legal practitioners through effective legal direction and providing litigation instructions within a complex regulatory environment
• Sound technical knowledge of the law of negligence in relation to personal injury and insurance principles including indemnity and dual insurance.
• Intermediate computer skills in Word Excel PowerPoint Access email and sound knowledge of WorkSafes ACCtion system
• Experience with a legal agent or professional services environment with an understanding of legal system and litigation process

Working with us

At WorkSafe our goal is for every employee to feel connected safe and valued within their team for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including First Nations people people with disabilities those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Whats next

Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 5 February 2026. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process we request that you complete all parts of the process without using AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills experience and capabilities independent of an AI view.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email