High Salary Return To Work Officer

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.

Overview

See yourself in our team:

In the role of a Return to Work Officer you will be responsible for the delivery of personalised, empathetic services, that provides early intervention and high quality face-to-face service to workers, employers and treating health practitioners. This role is a stepping stone towards the RTWS role, and manages a portfolio comprised of both Corporate and Commercial medical expense claims.

How you'll make an impact

On a day to day basis you will:

- Manage a portfolio of both Corporate and Commercial medical expense claims ensuring appropriate risk assessments are carried out. Escalate claims to a Return to Work Specialist if required within agreed timeframes;
- Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation or changes to ensure accurate claim advice is provided to our customers;
- Provide effective and efficient claims administration to ensure that injured workers receive fair and accurate compensation in accordance with relevant legislation;
- Provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders, educating and informing stakeholders on the return to work process, legislative requirements and premium impact;
- In liaison with internal stakeholders once the claim reaches medical entitlements, act as the key decision maker for all claims allocated;
- Facilitate and monitor cost management strategies on claims, ensuring cost effectiveness for the purpose of sustainability of the scheme;
- Assist employers and workers with completing any documentation needed, educating employers and workers in completing any workers compensation documentation as required, ensuring technical elements of the act are explained in a language that the worker and employer can understand.

About you

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

- Recent or previous work experience in Workers Compensation and/ or Claims Management experience is highly desirable
- Experience in the Allied Health or Job Placement industry is highly desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Return to Work Act and its application is desirable, but not essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant acts, legislation and work health benefits is desirable, but not essential
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills as well as a team player attitude
- Demonstrated high levels of autonomy with a learning mindset.
- Experience working within a dynamic fast paced environment

Compensation and benefits

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.

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