Technical Manager

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:

- **Individual development planning multitude of learning pathways and opportunities**:

- ** Organisation which celebrates collaboration and innovation**:

- ** Something for everyone - range of employee benefits, discounts and wellbeing programs**

**About the role**

As a Technical Manager, you will provide specialist technical oversight and knowledge to your claims team. As the primary specialist for technical knowledge, you will use your unique skillset to provide coaching and mentoring to claims staff with relation to technical claims matters.

You will also use your knowledge of worker’s compensation legislation to review and endorse sustainable claims decisions, liaise with legal parties relating to claims disputes, and provide technical reviews to complex claims management strategies.

**Responsibilities**:
**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Guiding, advising and assisting employer clients who require specialist technical assistance
- Interacting with and providing instructions to Legal Panel Firms within the required timeframes on all pre-litigated and litigated matters
- Providing employers, employer consultants and other involved parties with updates in relation to litigated matters
- Undertaking adverse decision quality revisions and endorsements
- Completing case conferencing with Case Managers and attending claims review meetings when required
- Undertaking pre-conciliation checks, assisting with strategy considerations and attending conciliation conferences as required
- Mentoring and coaching other members of your team

Qualifications:
**We’re interested in hearing from people who possess**:

- Fantastic customer service skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in client service role
- Coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills
- Bachelor of Law Degree and/or Industry Related Qualifications will be ideal

**What we can offer you**:

- Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from Home
- Paid Parental Leave
- Excellent working environment - our team at GB is renowned for it's dedicated and approachable people as well as its friendly, flexible and inclusive 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 development through both external and internal programs delivered by our own claims training experts
- Service recognition awards; and employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members.
- A dedication to your wellbeing through our peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs
- Additional purchased leave, novated leases, and access to the Gallagher Rewards Program (including discounts/cash-back for hundreds of retailers)
- "Thank-You" additional leave days and company-wide celebrations to reward your hard work and dedication

**To apply**
- To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying._
- Agency applicants will not be considered for this position._
- 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._