Claims Coordinator

Claims Coordinator required for a 5-month assignment within a reputable State Government Organisation

Your new company

An exciting opportunity to join a thriving State Government Organisation has come up for a Claims Coordinator to join the team on a temporary basis for 5 months. If you are an enthusiastic individual with excellent customer service and claims administration skills, this could be an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain invaluable experience from a reputable organisation.

Your new role

You will be responsible for:

• Applying Return To Work program objectives across various tasks including database management, claim lodgement files, calculation of Pre-Injury Average Weekly Income, compensation payments, and reporting.
  
• Providing professional and technical advice to staff, peers, managers, and providers, addressing the needs of different audiences and situations.
  
• Preparing briefs on sensitive issues for consideration by stakeholders, consistent with client assessments, financial reconciliation reports, and claims management documentation. Also, prepare complex reports requiring in-depth factual analysis of Return To Work measures, activities, and relevant expenditure.
  
• Providing input into the development, implementation, evaluation, and review of Injury & Claims Management policy and procedures.
  
• Participating in safety culture change initiatives and projects to improve processes for Injury & Claims Management practices.
  
• Working collaboratively across departments to assist with Health & Safety processes, including the execution of education packages to improve the application of management processes.
  
• Applying understanding of interrelationships between stakeholders to achieve local objectives.
  
• Promoting a safety culture within the team, monitoring and reviewing compliance.
  
• Communicating with the team and stakeholders on key topics and issues.
  

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in claims coordination and administration will lead you to success, as will:

• Proficiency in managing Work Cover claims, inclusive of salary computations.
• Familiarity with the legislation and practices pertinent to worker's compensation.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilising digital systems for claims management, financial tracking, and management information, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Necessity to hold a valid Victorian Driving Licence.

  What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will receive:

• Fantastic company culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate that is paid weekly
• Experience working within a state government organisation

What you need to do now
If you are confident in your experience, please click on the 'APPLY NOW' link to send your updated resume to Lauren Horne at Hays. Any queries, call (03) 9604 9*** or email ************@hays.com.au. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply