Fraud Team Leader

**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.

**Overview**
**Join Our Team as a Fraud Team Leader**

**About the Role**

Are you ready to lead the charge in fraud prevention and investigation within the workers compensation sector? Gallagher Bassett (GB) is seeking a **Fraud Team Leader** to oversee a newly dedicated fraud function within our Nominal Insurer Claims team.

This hands-on role will see you managing fraud investigations, identifying risks, and implementing strategies to protect our business and clients. You will lead a team of up to five staff, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. Based in Sydney, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the workers compensation space, with a focus on supporting Work Capacity Decisions relating to fraud prevention.

**How you'll make an impact**
**Key Responsibilities**
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Fraud Prevention**: Lead the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies to safeguard GB’s Nominal Insurer business unit.
- ** Team Leadership**: Manage, direct, and oversee a team of up to five staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
- ** Fraud Investigations**: Take a hands-on approach to fraud investigations, ensuring thorough and timely resolution of cases.
- ** Risk Management**: Identify emerging fraud risks and develop proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on fraud prevention and investigation strategies.
- ** Reporting and Insights**: Deliver detailed reports and insights on fraud trends, investigation outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies to senior management.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities to enhance fraud detection and prevention processes, leveraging technology and best practices.

**About you**
**What We’re Looking For**
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Workers Compensation Expertise**: Proven experience in the workers compensation sector, with knowledge of Work Capacity Decisions being highly desirable.
- ** Fraud Expertise**: Experience in managing fraud prevention, analytics, and investigations within and investigations within the Workers’ Compensation sector is preferred but would also consider financial services sector.
- ** Leadership Skills**: Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- ** Hands-On Approach**: Willingness to actively engage in fraud investigations and lead by example.
- ** Analytical Mindset**: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to identify fraud risks and implement effective solutions.
- ** Communication Skills**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders and deliver clear, actionable insights.
- ** Collaboration**: Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.
- ** Qualifications**: Relevant industry-specific or role-related tertiary qualifications are advantageous.

**To Apply**

**Eligibility**: To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Agency applicants will not be considered.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**: Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australian applicants to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we embrace diversity in the workplace and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless it imposes an undue hardship on our business operations.

**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...