Claims Officer (Workers' Compensation)

The Insurance Commission is a State owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to almost two million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government.

Generating $1.5 billion in annual revenue and earnings and with total assets of approximately $7 billion, the Insurance Commission is a substantial self–funded statutory authority.

The Insurance Commission’s commitment to a high performance corporate culture, having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and continuous improvement is creating new opportunities for talented people to improve service delivery.

The Role

We are establishing a pool of suitable candidates to fill permanent and fixed term opportunities as Claims Officers (Workers’ Compensation) in our Government Insurance Division. This role manages a portfolio of Workers’ Compensation claims and supports clients in the injury management process.

Claims Officers work together in a supportive and committed team and offer an opportunity to develop a career in Workers’ Compensation claims management with the Insurance Commission.

A competitive salary will be offered to successful applicants commensurate with skills and experience.

The Person

You will align with our values and have the capability to: 

• deliver customer service through building and utilising relationships to influence outcomes;
• work collaboratively in a team;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders;
• effectively manage workers’ compensation injury claims to achieve desired outcomes;
• understand and appropriately apply injury management principles and practices; and
• think flexibly with a desire for service delivery innovation.

Training, coaching and mentoring will be provided.

Workplace Diversity

The Insurance Commission aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from women, young people, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to prove a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used for the purposes of providing reasonable adjustments.

Partnership with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator

We have partnered with Job Access - National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to help us build a more inclusive environment and meets the objectives outlined in our Human Resource Blueprint and the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Further information about their services is available on their website.

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed resume and a two page response addressing all the work related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.

For more information or to apply please visit JobsWA. Applications must be
received by 4.00 pm (AWST) Monday, 22 April 2024.

Please note interviews will be held mid-May 2024.

Appointment Information

Suitable applicants will be placed in an appointment pool for up to twelve months. Selection to the pool does not guarantee appointment. Appointments may be made from this pool as opportunities arise and may be full time or part time, permanent or contract, including contracts with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to permanency.

Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening.   This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable).  Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).

What You’ll Enjoy

Benefits of working with us include flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and a Perth CBD location close to transport hubs. For more information, refer to our Careers page.

Enquiries

For further information about the role please contact Mandy Leask, Client Service Manager on (08) 9264 3***.

If you have any technical difficulties in applying or access needs that may require adjustments during the application and interview process please contact HR on (08) 9264 37***or email ***************@icwa.wa.gov.au.

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