In-House Workers' Compensation Lawyer
No Billables | High-Profile Organisation | Flexible & Supportive Culture

Are you an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer looking to step away from the billable hour grind? Join a highly regarded organisation in a genuinely flexible in-house role that values collaboration, service excellence, and employee well-being.

This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact—working with a well-supported, high-performing legal team, with access to structured wellbeing programs, strong salary packaging, performance bonuses, and no timesheets in sight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Manager and Managing Partner of the Workers' Compensation team, this position is responsible for managing a portfolio of claims and delivering practical legal advice and case strategy. The aim: to achieve safe, durable, and timely return-to-work outcomes for injured workers, in line with legislative obligations.

You’ll act as both an adviser and case strategist—engaging with stakeholders, conducting legal determinations, and representing the organisation at tribunals and conciliation forums when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing end-to-end workers’ compensation claims

Making liability determinations and ongoing reviews of claims

Providing expert legal and policy advice in accordance with legislation

Liaising with workers, managers, medical providers, and rehabilitation services

Representing the organisation in disputes, conciliations, and hearings

Developing and maintaining strategic rehabilitation and return-to-work plans

Drafting court documents, legal correspondence, and strategic recommendations

Leading legal research and interpretation on complex statutory issues

Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture

About You

We are seeking a confident and well-organised lawyer with:

2–7 years PQE in workers’ compensation, employment, insurance, or administrative law

Accreditation or experience managing claims under the SRC Act or similar framework

Strong legal research, drafting, and stakeholder management skills

High-level communication and conflict resolution capabilities

A team-oriented, values-driven mindset with a passion for making a difference

What’s on Offer

Strong salary packaging and bonus scheme

Genuinely flexible hybrid work arrangements

No billable targets

A collegiate and high-performing team environment

Ongoing in-house training, health & wellbeing programs, and regular team events

An opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives

Ready for a meaningful in-house role with purpose and balance?
Apply online now or contact Bonnie Brady on 0478 292 714 for a strictly confidential discussion. Alternatively, email your CV to [email protected] quoting the job title.

All enquiries will be handled with absolute confidentiality. Your CV will never be shared without your consent.