Job Senior Impairment Benefit Specialist, Adelaide

Introduction

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

See yourself in our team:

In the role of a Senior Impairment Benefit Specialist you will be responsible for support the whole person impairment process by managing a portfolio of complex and scheme critical claims to determination – supporting gateway protection and delivering exceptional customer service.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Manage a portfolio of complex and high-risk claims in an attentive and timely manner
• Conduct thorough analyses of complex claims, identifying missing relevant material and gathering this information efficiently to provide to the appropriate assessor/s
• Ensure quality decisions are being issued to ensure customers are receiving the correct entitlements
• To be a subject matter expert (SME) on the whole person impairment process, relevant caselaw, sections of the Act and the RTWSA work instruction.
• Develop, facilitate and participate in training and development programs to enhance technical knowledge and skills of the wider team.
• Engage with all areas of the business in building the overall understanding of the whole person impairment process and protecting the serious injury gateway
• Continuously works with other areas of the business to proactively identify high risk claims and investigate and assist medical management as appropriate.
• Facilitate change management within the team and the broader organisation, ensuring team alignment and support.

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex claims within the Benefit Impairments team at the highest capability level
• High level knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations and work instructions
• Proficient in IAG's and AMA 5
• Ideally you will be able to interpret case law and be passionate about gaining knowledge of the Impairment Assessment Guidelines
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

Working with us:

GB values its employees and offers a friendly, comfortable working environment that facilitates a Work and Life Balance! GB recognises that our benefits program holds a different value or meaning to each employee. At GB, there are a number of benefits available to our team to ensure we capture a wide range of products and services that we believe will positively impact our diverse workforce.

Just a few of our benefits include:

• Discounted Insurance
• Dress for your day
• Novated Leasing
• Flexible & hybrid working

To apply:

If this role sounds like your new career– we want to connect! Click on Apply for this Job. To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying. Agency applicants will not be considered for this position.

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.