Law Clerk

• $102,747.00 per annum + 12% superannuation


• Full time, ongoing opportunity


• Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung / Melbourne CBD based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Workers Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS) provides a non-statutory review framework for decisions made by claims agents under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (Vic) 2013 on behalf of WorkSafe. The primary purpose of WCIRS is to review disputed decisions relating to workers’ compensation claims and entitlements in a manner that ensures fair, reasonable and sustainable decision-making outcomes that assist WorkSafe to encourage, promote and support workers through their recovery and provide effective occupational rehabilitation and early return to work through suitable employment opportunities.

WCIRS supports our work in the Victorian community and aims to be connected, persistent and dynamic.

Working within clear and established management systems, legislative/regulatory provisions and professional standards, the Law Clerk is expected to support the Lead Counsel, Senior and non-Senior Independent Review Officers (S/IRO’s) with planning, investigating and gathering information in the preparation of review findings.

Key accountabilities

• Assessing and triaging independent review requests for validity against prerequisite criteria, assessing complexity and urgency and allocating reviews


• Locating, collating and summarising key evidence and information for independent review officers in relation to individual requests for review


• Under the supervision of Lead Counsel, drafting review findings, including by fairly and impartially analysing and summarising factual backgrounds and key evidence, applying legal principles and providing reasons for outcomes


• Conducting legal research in areas of case law, policy and other legislation to ensure the team is across new, emerging and existing issues in personal injury litigation and compensation


• Researching, drafting, updating and maintaining relevant legal policies and practices, correspondence, templates, registers and databases

Please ensure you review the position description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role. 

About you

You are an experienced legal professional who wants to make a difference. Your communication and organisational skills are highly developed, and you have the ability to work under pressure and organise work priorities to meet tight deadlines. You effectively and tactfully deal with a wide range of stakeholders and enjoy working as a part of a team but have the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Your skills and experience will also include:

• Experience with a legal, agent or professional services environment with knowledge of the specific administrative/operational function of WCIRS


• You will also be able to interpret, communicate, research, provide information on procedure, identify trends and anomalies, and resolve stakeholder complex issues


• Demonstrated experience in the Victorian workers’ compensation framework, with knowledge of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic) and the Victorian workers’ compensation statutory framework


• Demonstrated experience in conducting administrative and merit reviews


• Highly developed alternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution and facilitation skills


• Demonstrated ability to present review outcomes and learnings to internal and external stakeholder groups


• Understanding of the principles of statutory interpretation and legal precedent 


• Knowledge of ACCtion and NOVUS would be an advantage

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.  

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm on Monday 2nd March 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 your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Rebecca McPherson via email on [email protected]