Lawyer | Secondment 6 months

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Work type: Secondment
Location: Brisbane CBD
Categories: Common Law and Legal Group

We have a secondment opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to join our Legal and Common Law Group. In this key role, you’ll provide expert legal advice, manage risk, and help us continue to support Queensland businesses and workers through a fair and effective compensation system. 

 

About the Role 

As a Lawyer at WorkCover, you will contribute to: 

  • Delivering high-quality, timely legal advice that supports business decisions. 

  • Minimising legal and commercial risks across WorkCover’s operations. 

  • Overseeing common law claims strategies and high-risk claims. 

  • Supporting the legal audit and performance monitoring of our legal panel. 

  • Leading and advising on internal legal matters and litigation (excluding common law litigation). 

  • Collaborating across teams on strategic projects and providing legal input on emerging issues. 

 

What You’ll Bring 

  • Admission as a Legal Practitioner and eligibility to hold a Practicing Certificate. 

  • Minimum 2 years’ post-admission experience in a legal role. 

  • A sound understanding of statutory and common law claims management. 

  • Ability to interpret and advise on relevant legal, commercial and policy matters. 

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 

  • A proactive, values-driven approach and a commitment to excellence and integrity. 

 

The Lawyer position description is available on the intranet.  

This role is graded at Individual Contract. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact John Kinnane, Chief Legal Officer.  

Applications close Friday, 1st August 2025. Prior to applying, please discuss your intent to apply with your leader and take a look at our expression of interest tips. 

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them. 

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