Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/4778
Deputy Registrar
About the opportunity
Individually constituted Medical Panels provide procedurally fair, timely opinions and reasons in relation to questions referred pursuant to Victorian workers' compensation legislation and the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic).
WorkSafe is the statutory body established to administer workers' compensation legislation, and the legislation requires WorkSafe Victoria to appoint such resources, officers and employees as are necessary for the Convenor to constitute and administer the proper function of individually constituted Medical Panels.
Reporting to a Registrar, this role is responsible for providing specialist technical knowledge and expertise to support and service the operational objectives of Medical Panels.
Key accountabilities of the position include:
About you
You will have sound knowledge of and expertise with the Victorian Workers Compensation Legislation and/or Wrongs Act. You will be failiar with anatomy, medical terminology and have an understanding of the statutory methods of impairment assessment. You will demonstrate exemplary client service experience and be able to liaise on a professional level with a diverse stakeholder group in a sensitive environment. To be successful in this role you will be able to work in a team with limited supervision and to strict deadlines. A background in Worker's Compensation/Personal Injury case management or similar would be highly regarded.
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 at 11:00pm Wednesday 29 October 2025.