Claims Consultant

**About Us**:
Step into the world of Gallagher Bassett, where risk management becomes a canvas of possibilities. Join our growing team of dedicated professionals who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. As a steward of trust, you'll be part of a resilient team, armed with cutting-edge technology and a relentless pursuit of a better way. Together, we will redefine the boundaries of excellence and elevate the industry to unprecedented heights. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

**Overview**:
Your Role

We are currently seeking a Claims Consultant to join our well respected, dynamic Medical Negligence Liability team. Working with the wider Health team you will work with and report to the Team Leader - Medical Negligence whilst also engaging with various internal and external key stakeholders.

This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis with a hybrid approach. We offer flexibility to WFH and in our Sydney CBD office or our newly opened Parramatta office.

**Responsibilities**:
**You will add value to Gallagher Bassett across the following**: Manage a portfolio of liability and medical negligence claims end to end, from a LHD or VMO perspective
Provide claim support to agencies managing abuse claims
Interact with and provide instructions to Legal Panel Firms within the required timeframes on all pre-litigated and litigated matters
Provide Local Health Districts and other involved parties with updates in relation to litigated matters
Attend claim review meetings when required

**Qualifications**:
**We’re interested in hearing from people who possess**:
Solid relationship management skills in conjunction with a minimum of at least 2 years of Claims experience in public liability and/or professional indemnity
Tertiary educated - Legally qualified or currently studying for a Legal Qualification (desirable)
Ability to read documents and translate information quickly
Capability to work autonomously
Industry specific ANZIIF qualifications (desirable)
Understanding of Health/Claims Management process, coupled with solid exposure to claims involving the Local Health District and/or complex claims management within the Health/medical malpractice space
Strong written and verbal communication
Flexibility and receptive to change

**A brief overview on GB**:
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.

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has six offices in Australia located in Northern Territory, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and employing over 1000 staff.

GB values its employees and offers a friendly, comfortable working environment that facilitates a Work and Life Balance

If you live our values and demonstrate the people capabilities, we can not only offer you great career opportunities, but on a day to day you’ll experience the following:
Flexible work arrangements - including WFH
Paid Parental Leave
Excellent Working Environment - friendly, flexible and supportive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities
Exciting career - as our Company grows, so do the opportunities for our people
Opportunities for ongoing education and career development
Service recognition awards
Employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members

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

Agency applicants will not be considered for this role.

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.