Intern | Insurance and Personal Injury

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that's exactly what you'll find here.   We're a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you'll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you'll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you're here, you're part of something bigger. You're part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview

Looking to kickstart your career with hands-on experience in a meaningful industry? Gallagher Bassett's Adelaide Workers' Compensation team is offering a 6-week paid internship in January 2026

As part of Australia's largest multi-disciplinary third-party claims administrator, you'll work alongside industry experts, develop valuable skills, and contribute to solutions that support injured workers and their employers.

How you'll make an impact

At Gallagher Bassett (GB), we help individuals recover from workplace injuries and return to employment. Our Claims Officers play a vital role in this process by:

• Supporting recovery and return-to-work journeys with care and compassion.
• Collaborating with employers and health practitioners.
• Positively influencing outcomes for injured workers.

In our Workers Compensation division, you'll also work closely with employers to:

• Reduce insurance costs.
• Improve business performance and safety records.
• Support the return-to-work process.

What You'll Gain

• Paid work experience over six weeks.
• Hands-on training and an individualised development program, including role shadowing, project work, and performing Claims Officer duties.
• Coaching and support from your manager, team, and fellow interns.
• A pathway to future career opportunities with Gallagher Bassett.

About you

Are you studying or qualified in one of the following areas?

• Insurance
• Allied Health
• Nursing/Medicine
• Community Services
• Psychological Science
• Health Science
• Applied Social Science

If so, this internship could be the perfect fit for you

You don't need prior insurance or corporate experience – just a passion for learning, dedication to service, and a motivation to help others. Empathy and collaboration are at the heart of what we do, and we're looking for interns who share our values.

Key Criteria

• You're scheduled to complete your studies in 2027 or later.
• You're available from 12 January to 20 February 2026.
• You're a domestic or international student with full Australian working rights.
• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Why Gallagher Bassett?

At Gallagher Bassett, we're committed to supporting people through challenging times. Our strong culture, known as The Gallagher Way, is built on teamwork, empathy, and integrity. Learn more about our vision and values on our website.

Apply now to start your journey with Gallagher Bassett and make a real impact

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...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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