Claims Officer

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.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview
See yourself in our team:

In the role of a Claims Officer you will be responsible for the delivery of a personalised, empathetic and organised claims management service to the SA Community, supporting the return to work process for individuals that have experienced a workplace injury.

Working with our Return to Work Specialist, Impairment Benefit Specialists, Dispute Resolution Officers and other technical roles within the SA operations, the role is responsible for claim management functions, including providing administration support with a focus on internal and external customer service.

How You'll Make An Impact
On a day to day basis you will:

• Upload all relevant data and information into Gallagher Bassett and Return to Work SA systems in a timely manner
• Providing high quality customer service by actively listening, showing empathy and recognising the needs of the worker and employer
• Receive phone claim lodgement from injured worker or employer and call secondary party to verify information within appropriate time frames
• Manage the determination of low risk (e.g. medical expenses only and Noise Induced Hearing Loss) claims
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for determinations and payments, with a particular focus on compliance with legislation
• Educate all stakeholders on RTW process, legislative requirement, initial claims decision, formal statement requirement and advocate the mobile case management service provided where necessary
• Proactive claims management support for internal stakeholders e.g. booking appointments and referral with medical providers, drafting and issue letters to stakeholders, processing of invoices in a timely manner

About You
We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Recent work experience within a customer service-based role
• Strong administration experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a team player attitude
• Exceptional time management and organisation skills
• Experience working within a dynamic fast paced environment

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.