Team Leader - Health Liability

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Team Leader - Health Liability. Terms and conditions vacancy

 

Gallagher Bassett (GB) is Australia and New Zealand's premier third party claims administrator. We manage claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured organisations. We are part of the leading global risk management and insurance group Arthur J Gallagher & Co, with over 27,000 great people worldwide in over 140 countries.
 
We are proud to be one of 135 companies from 23 countries and representing 57 industry categories, named on the Ethisphere Institute’s 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the seventh consecutive year.
 
 
The position
 
We are currently seeking an experience Health Liability Team Leader to join our new team based in Sydney CBD.
 
To provide day-to-day leadership and technical mentoring to your team ensuring the delivery of a cost effective, professional and customer focused claims service, while developing staff and implementing quality initiatives. This role has a significant focus on leadership, customer service and continuous improvement.
 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the day to day operations of the Liability Claims team;
• Lead and motivate the Health Liability Claims team;
• Set priorities and plan workload of the team;
• Review staff performance and provide training and coaching where required;  
• Build and develop strong working relationships with our Clients;
• Preparing management reports;
• Manage daily workflow in order to maintain client service standards – Internal and External;
• Manager personal portfolio of claims if required;
• Provide escalation point to team following complaints and/or technical queries;
• Attendance at stakeholder meetings/conferences/phone calls when required.

 

What we are looking for

• 5 Years claims handling experience within Medical Negligence
• Desired: strong technical expertise in Products Liability and/or Processional Indemnity claims handling
• 2 years’ leading and/or mentoring experience;
• Experience in relationship building and stakeholder management;
• High level interpersonal skills;
• Strong business acumen;
• Experience in achieving business targets;
• Negotiation skills;
• Coaching and mentoring skills;
• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role and
• Liability Claims Management / General Insurance principles

 
What we can offer you:

• Attractive remuneration packaging
• Flexible work hours
• Staff referral incentive
• Opportunities for ongoing education and development
• Service recognition awards
• Employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members
• Personal touches like weekly fruit bowls and birthday celebrations
• The opportunity to work for a company that gives back to the community through our Gentle Bear program

 
To apply:
 If you think you can make a positive difference to our business we want to hear from you today!
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Only people with the right to work in this country will be considered for this position.
 

Agency candidates will not be considered for this role.