Claims Advisor

Can be based between Sydney and Newcastle - remote-working supported

Permanent Veterans’ Claims Advisor role - altruistic work that makes an impact

Eligible for ‘not for profit’ salary packaging - up to $15,900 a year

Opportunity:
As our new Claims Advisor (Veterans Services), you’ll play a key role within the Claims and Advocacy team, working directly with Veterans, helping with their DVA claims and actively advocating for all aspects of veterans’ benefits. Your work and delivery of a high quality, professional service will have a significant impact on the lives of veterans and their familes.

You’ll also:
- Liaise with key external stakeholders, related services and agencies associated with DVA.- Participate in work groups to achieve organisational objectives and outcomes for veterans and their families.- Participate in projects in conjunction with strategic/operational plans and embrace the change process to achieve desired outcomes.- Take responsibility for the delivery of work outcomes associated with the preparation, submission and follow up of claims for compensation and entitlements from DVA with efficiency, professionalism and integrity- Build working relationships with DVA and other ESOs.

We need you to have:
- A sound understanding of the Defence, ESO and Veteran culture/landscape and ability to navigate through the related agencies and Departments.- Completion of /or willingness to complete courses relevant to the role.- The willingness to develop an understanding defence-related illnesses and conditions.- Ability to establish and build meaningful relationships internally and externally.- Highly developed communication skills - oral and written.- High level planning and organisation skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.- Ability to work and deliver under pressure and manage difficult situations.

About Us

RSL LifeCare is a leading Aged Care and Veterans organisation, focussed on helping Australian veterans and their families live their best lives. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for-profit organisation.

We enrich veterans and seniors’ lives and create connected, supportive and vibrant communities. We are seeking like-minded individuals who support our values; Respectful, Collaborative, Passionate, Imaginative, Courageous and Responsible.

We can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration and eligible for $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging, plus $2600 meal entertainment card annually.- Training and development including a formal Advocacy certification.- A Veteran Services team and environment that is genuinely passionate, supportive and collaborative with each other, our people and veterans.- An organisation that strives to make a genuine impact to our clients and residents, our people and the communities we support.- Career development and progression opportunities across all areas of RSL LifeCare- Reward, recognition and flexible/ hybrid/ remote working arrangements.

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Location

St Leonards