EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of our diverse team based in Melbourne, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.
As a Senior Dispute Resolution officer you will proactively assist in the management and, where possible, early resolution of disputes, ensuring positive outcomes are maximised, you will also provide coaching and guidance to the wider Dispute resolution team, whilst supporting the team.
This will be a permanent, full time position based in our Melbourne office, with flexibility to work from home once fully trained.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Workplace Injury Commission (WIC) and Arbitration processes by engaging promptly with all stakeholders, ensuring compliance with deadlines, attending conciliation/arbitration conferences, and facilitating timely dispute resolution in line with WorkSafe requirements.
Review claim files to identify documentation and information needs, including medical reports, independent medical examinations, worker records, or Clinical Advisor reviews.
Collaborate with Legal Specialists, Claims Teams, employers, worker representatives, and Impairment Specialists to assess disputes, support early resolution, and mitigate litigation risks.
Provide clear advice to Claims Teams and stakeholders on WIC outcomes, strategic claim management, and scheme issues, while maintaining accurate records in WorkSafe databases.
In conjunction with the Team Leader identify, develop and implement effective strategies across the dispute resolution process and support the achievement of key performance and remuneration measures.
ABOUT YOU
Strong understanding of Victorian workers compensation legislation and case law, the Online Claims Manual, WorkSafe guidelines, processes, Ministerial Directions and other relevant documentation.
Comprehensive knowledge of, and adherence to, the Ministerial Guidelines as to Authorised Agent, Self-Insurer, Employer and Workers’ Assistant Conduct at Conciliation Conference.
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet legislative, regulator, WIC, Medical Panel, court, organisational and internal client timeframes.
Strong engagement, negotiation, conflict resolution, people and stakeholder management skills and understanding of the Victorian workers compensation stakeholder environment.
Extensive experience with Victorian workers compensation disputation and litigation processes or in alternative dispute resolution.
WHAT WE OFFER
We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.
EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:
We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.
At EML we take great pride in helping people get their lives back after a workplace injury.
Since our foundation in 1910 the EML Group have maintained a singular vision; to dedicate our services to improving work health and safety for the benefit of our members, workers and the broader community which we support.
Today, we have over 4,000 specialists working in partnership with businesses, injured workers and government schemes across Australia, helping to make a difference.
We are Australia’s largest provider of claims management services for self-insurers and focus on providing tailored injury prevention and return to work support. We have helped well over 350,000 injured workers get their lives back.
