Intern - General Insurance

**Introduction**:
Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 45,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

**Overview**:
**6-week Paid Internship Program - January 2025**

At GB, our General Insurance teams manage claims for Government Agencies and other clients. This involves working closely with third parties, Loss Adjusters, Brokers, Government Agencies and provide support to all members of staff.

Aside from the regular coaching and support from your manager and team, and ongoing interaction with the wider intern group. At the end of the six-week program, we hope you’ve gained valuable insight into the insurance industry and a possible career with GB.

**How you'll make an impact**:
**What’s included?**
- Six-weeks paid work experience
- Relevant training and an individualised development program where you will participate in activities such role shadowing and project work
- Regular coaching and support
- A pathway to possible employment opportunities - throughout this internship you’ll start to build skills which will open the door to a range of career possibilities with GB

**About you**:
**About you**

Are you studying and/or qualified in Insurance, Business or Arts (or similar disciplines) then this may be what you are looking for.

You don’t have to have insurance, claims or corporate work experience, but a passion for learning, dedication to service and a motivated disposition.

You must also have a passion for helping others, as this is part of our DNA at Gallagher Bassett. We’re here to support people through a difficult time, and empathy is important.

Another key component of our selection process is cultural fit. We have a strong culture here at GB, and we want to know that students entering our organisation will feel right at home. Whilst it’s difficult to understand a company’s culture until you join an organisation, we encourage you to read about our vision and company values on our website. We call it The Gallagher Way.

**Other key criteria**:
1) You are a domestic student, with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
2) You are scheduled to complete your studies in 2025 or later
3) You are available to undertake your internship between the dates of **7 January 2025 - 14 February 2025**

**About us**

Gallagher Bassett is Australia’s largest Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Our focus is refreshingly simple: we manage insurance claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured corporations. GB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gallagher, a global organisation employing over 33,000 employees.

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has six offices in Australia located in Northern Territory, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, employing over 1600 staff.

**To apply**

1) Read the details of this job advert to understand the role and what we’re looking for in an intern.

2) Prepare your resume. Include information about your current degree and area of study, your current year of study, and your current academic result (GPA). Also include a list of previous job experience (these do not need to be relevant to this position) and any other community activities you are involved in.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have the right to live and work in Australia when applying.

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 with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

**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 Rec