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Roxanne Murray

Summary

Legally qualified executive public servant with a background in leadership, dispute resolution and stakeholder management. Extensive experience in case management, alternative dispute resolution, administrative review and appeals. Known for improving team performance and striving for service excellence. Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills demonstrated in the fields of legislative interpretation, resource and staff management. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight legislative timeframes to achieve corporate strategic objectives. Dedicated customer service approach utilising de-escalation communication skills and empathetic communication consistent with the Harvard Mediation Model and motivational interaction communication and coaching.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Applications and Early Case Assessment

Administrative Review Tribunal
10.2024 - Current
  • Directly supported the transition from AAT to ART by:
  • Establishing and managing a new large nationally dispersed team to provide timely and effective registration and assessment of Tribunal applications.
  • Establishing and settling the national Child Support and Social Security team.
  • Co-led the management, consultation and implementation of the national restructure of Case Management Branch to finalise Administrative Review Tribunal functional structure.
  • Leading the introduction of a new case management system (IRIS).
  • Developed and implemented claims management strategies to improve timely claims administration, improving claims processing timeframes.
  • Developed Section Business Plan and the establishment of consistent and relevant performance plans.
  • Acting opportunity as the Executive Director, Claims Management.

District Registrar/Director of Operations

Administrative Appeals Tribunal
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Canberra Registry.
  • Led the provision of effective and efficient case management services to support the timely and appropriate resolution of Tribunal applications.
  • Led a national operational response to the performance of an end of life Claims Management System.
  • Change Champion for introduction of the Administrative Review Tribunal.
  • Restoration workflow for constitution process and development of listing principles, to improve the timely resolution of applications.
  • Developed and refined performance expectations in consultation with staff and internal stakeholders.
  • Establishment and management of National NDIS Division Terms Pilot improving finalisation timeframes.
  • Acted as the Director of the People and Culture Team, coordinating the appointment and induction for 100 new Tribunal Members and managing workplace investigations.

Senior Review and Project Officer

Office of the Merit Protection Commissioner (MPC)
01.2022 - 08.2022

Management and determination of review of action applications and FOI applications.

Acting Director, Case Management

National Disability Insurance Agency
2022 - 2022
  • Management of complex disability related Administrative Appeals under the NDIA Scheme.
  • Delegated authority for approximately 680 applications.
  • Supported the rapid expansion of the appeals team and the development of a positive team culture focused on capacity building.

Assistant Director, Case Management

National Disability Insurance Agency
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Management of Administrative Appeals under the NDIA Scheme.
  • Identification and negotiation of matters for early resolution.
  • Development and delivery of induction training for new staff members.

Director, File Review and Lessons Learned Pilot

COMCARE
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Testing of file review methodology.
  • Preparation of systemic issues and lessons learned paper.
  • Preparation of complex complaint review paper.

Director - LWOP Residing in the United States

COMCARE
01.2017 - 01.2020

Director, Early Intervention and Appeals

Comcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Receipt of Comcare CEO award for leading change in claims management focused on recovery and return to work.
  • Implementation of a hybrid claims management model which enhanced case management practices, dispute resolution, injury management, return to work outcomes and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed the refinement of alternative dispute processes, which included reviewable decisions and Administrative Appeals Tribunal case management functions.
  • Introduction and achievement of 100% key performance indicators.
  • Mentored team members, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Assistant Director, Claims Operational Support

Comcare
01.2014 - 2014
  • Under took a learning needs analysis for the Claims and Liability Management (CaLM) Division and developed and deliver training to CaLM Division.

Assistant Director, Injury Management Advisory

Comcare
01.2014 - 2014
  • Management of a specialist injury management team to provide proactive support for employers and employees regarding rehabilitation and return to work for injured employees.
  • Agency liaison Case Management Regional Networks.

Review and Appeals Team Leader and Review Officer

Q-COMP
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Led a team of Review Officers, to achieve and maintain the highest statistical performance regarding timeliness, quantity and quality of review decisions.
  • Developed and delivered training for continuous education of Review Officers.
  • Managed the contract for an external legal panel.
  • Case managed a portfolio of review cases, delivering accurate and sustainable written review decisions in accordance with strict legislative timeframes.
  • Managed a portfolio of complex psychological injury claims and sensitively communicated adverse decisions covered by reasonable management action exclusionary provisions.

Customer Service Operations Manager, Self-insurance Account Manager, Assistant Director, Administrative Appeals and Instructing Officer

Comcare
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • CEO award for procurement of financial services for the assessment of prudential arrangements under the Commonwealth Self-Insurance Scheme.
  • CEO award for management of scheme significant cancer cluster claims.

Common Law Claims Advisor, and Case Manager roles

WorkCover Queensland
01.2000 - 01.2003

Education

APS Leadership Edge -

APS Academy
01.2024

Introduction To FOI -

APS Academy
01.2022

National Mediation Accreditation -

LEADR
01.2020

Mediating Disputes & Negotiation and Leadership - undefined

Harvard Law School, USA
01.2019

Graduate Certificate - Personal Injury Management

Griffith University
01.2015

The Practitioners Certificate - Mediation

The Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators, Australia
01.2010

Graduate Diploma - Frontline Management

Mt Eliza Business School
01.2003

Graduate Certificate - Case Management

Griffith University
01.2001

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - undefined

James Cook University
01.1997

COAT Decision Writing Course

Council of Australian Tribunals Decision (COAT)
01-2022

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Operations management
  • Process improvement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Director of Applications and Early Case Assessment

Administrative Review Tribunal
10.2024 - Current

District Registrar/Director of Operations

Administrative Appeals Tribunal
08.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Review and Project Officer

Office of the Merit Protection Commissioner (MPC)
01.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant Director, Case Management

National Disability Insurance Agency
02.2021 - 01.2022

Director, File Review and Lessons Learned Pilot

COMCARE
06.2020 - 09.2020

Director - LWOP Residing in the United States

COMCARE
01.2017 - 01.2020

Director, Early Intervention and Appeals

Comcare
01.2015 - 01.2016

Assistant Director, Claims Operational Support

Comcare
01.2014 - 2014

Assistant Director, Injury Management Advisory

Comcare
01.2014 - 2014

Review and Appeals Team Leader and Review Officer

Q-COMP
01.2010 - 01.2013

Customer Service Operations Manager, Self-insurance Account Manager, Assistant Director, Administrative Appeals and Instructing Officer

Comcare
01.2004 - 01.2010

Common Law Claims Advisor, and Case Manager roles

WorkCover Queensland
01.2000 - 01.2003

Mediating Disputes & Negotiation and Leadership - undefined

Harvard Law School, USA

Graduate Certificate - Personal Injury Management

Griffith University

The Practitioners Certificate - Mediation

The Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators, Australia

Graduate Diploma - Frontline Management

Mt Eliza Business School

Graduate Certificate - Case Management

Griffith University

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - undefined

James Cook University

Acting Director, Case Management

National Disability Insurance Agency
2022 - 2022

APS Leadership Edge -

APS Academy

Introduction To FOI -

APS Academy

National Mediation Accreditation -

LEADR

COAT Decision Writing Course

Council of Australian Tribunals Decision (COAT)
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