Assessing Support Officer

**About the Role**

The Assessing Support Officer is responsible for administrative tasks and activities related to all components of the claim, are well-prepared for the assessment of a damaged vehicle. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring a smooth and efficient assessment process thereby reducing claims duration and positively contributing to excellence in customer service delivery.

Collaborate closely with on-site assessors, teams in different locations, and various internal and external stakeholders, including repairers and towing companies, to contribute to improved claims timeliness and reduction in assessment duration.

**Position Accountabilities**
- Communicate professionally with Repairers and Tow Operators to achieve a mutual understanding of forthcoming steps and to progress the Claim.
- Follow up outstanding tasks required for assessment to be completed..
- Adhere to best practice documented processes with a significant emphasis on compliance.
- Identifying and actioning Customer dissatisfaction to resolve them following the complaint management systems and protocols.
- Review and action controls with specific attention to cost reduction.
- Manages IAC front of house relationships.
- Process quotes and prepare assessment and allocate to Assessors.Manage the Customer journey for vehicles onsite at ND Hub and optimises pathing control for repairable vehicles into our Repairer network.

**What experience you’ll bring;**
- Highly developed verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholder outcomes, accompanied with strong written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills with previous experience working with industry specific programs, or the ability to quickly learn the necessary systems.
- Proven ability to display strong customer focus skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage workload, with the ability to adapt to unexpected demands as necessary.
- Team player who thrives on providing positive support to colleagues and contributing to the broader organizational goals.
- Demonstrated professional approach to work.
- Well-developed and demonstrated understanding of the legislative, regulatory and compliance obligations to operate in the FSR environment
- Proven ability to deliver optimal levels of customer service by adhering to best practice documented processes with a significant emphasis on HiYA compliance.Previous experience working in the Insurance industry is highly desirable.

**Our Perks**

**Location **- This role will be based in Sunshine, VIC

**The benefits of working at A&G**
- **Be rewarded**:

- we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- **Options for leave**:

- life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- **Grow with us**:

- we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- **Give back**:

- our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
- **Take care of yourself**:

- your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- **Celebrate the wins**:

- we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- **Save money**:

- as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

**About us**

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.

**Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.