Insurance Operations Specialist

Insurance Operations Specialist

**Be inspired everyday - let your work make a difference**
**#Superwithimpact**
More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.
HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That's because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they're focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We're an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members - and we are proud to serve them.

**The opportunity - 'Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life' #careerswithimpact**
**Bring your authentic & passionate self to this exceptional role.**

Join Our Team as an Insurance Operations Specialist
Are you an experienced insurance professional looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dedicated Insurance Specialist to enhance our operational efficiency and improve member insurance outcomes. In this pivotal role, you will focus on transitioning our operations to a digital-first future state model.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Monitor and optimize insurance operations processes to drive efficiency.
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to team members on insurance product administration.
- Oversee the resolution of insurance incidents
- Support management in day-to-day insurance activities and business rule adherence.
- Collaborate with partners to implement changes to business rules.
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset to uplift processes and services.

**About You**:

- 5+ years' experience in life insurance (Group or Retail) at insurer, administrator or superannuation Trustee with demonstrated success in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of group insurance, including death cover, income protection, and TPD.
- Experience with incidents, transitions, or SFT, and corporate-sponsored super plans.
- Proven ability in stakeholder management and interacting with senior leaders.
- Willingness to challenge and question the status quo.
- Understanding of the latest insurance standards, legislation, and regulations.
- Change management experience.
- Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration experience.
- Proven track record in operationalizing insurance product and legislative changes.
- Experience in a fast-paced, changing environment.

**Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees**
- **Leave for those moments that matter, **an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
- **Your Professional development matters, **up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
- **Your health and wellbeing matters, **free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
- **Your financial wellbeing matters, **15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position
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Job ID 2290