Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 15th Oct 2021
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
The Police Association Victoria (“TPAV”) represents the professional, industrial, legal and wellbeing interests of in excess of 18,000 sworn police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) in Victoria and is among the most influential and high-profile employee organisations in the state.
As a member of TPAV’s Industrial Relations team you will work closely with the Senior WorkCover Officer to provide advice and support to TPAV members on a range of personal injury issues.
You will also represent members in the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service and related bodies.
Another important aspect of this role is to provide timely and relevant advice to TPAV management and other staff in respect to your representation of the membership in workers compensation and personal injury matters.
The role also requires a capacity to work collaboratively across interconnected areas, both within TPAV and with external bodies such as superannuation funds and WorkCover insurers.
To be successful in this role it is essential that you possess a high level of empathy as you will be called upon to assist members who are dealing with adverse and highly challenging circumstances.
You must be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, underpinned by a high level of resilience.
You will have a proven track record as an organised and effective advocate on behalf of injured workers with a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
The ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external will be highly regarded.
To enquire further about this role please contact Chris Kennedy (Industrial Relations Manager) for a confidential discussion during business hours on (03) 9468 2600.
To receive a position description, please email Mr Kennedy at [email protected] using the subject line: Industrial Work Cover Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.