Address Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 585223
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneOur Client – South Australian Government Financing
Authority (SAFA)
Perks People Solutions have partnered with the South Australian
Government Financing Authority (SAFA) to recruit a Principal Claims
Officer to join their Insurance Division on an ongoing basis.
SAFA is the central financing authority, captive insurer and
manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for
the Government of South Australia. It also provides extensive
financial and commercial advisory services to the South Australian
public sector. SAFA plays an integral role in the overall
management of the State Government's finances and risks, harnessing
economies of scale and expertise in financial and insurance markets
to provide a range of treasury, insurance, commercial advisory and
vehicle fleet management services.
Job Description
The Principal Claims Officer is accountable to the Claims
Manager for the successful achievement of SAFA's insurance function
business objectives by the provision of quality and timely service
in the area of claims processing and management, to contribute to
the equitable resolution of claims and to assist Agencies and staff
in relation to SAFA's claim requirements and procedures.
Tasks include the management of large and complex claims, in
particular the determination of acceptance of liability,
investigation of those claims (including engaging and supervising
external investigators), negotiation of settlements and providing
instructions to solicitors (including Counsel) on the conduct of
matters that are the subject of legal proceedings.
The Principal Claims Officer is also required to assist the
Claims Manager in the supervision, direction and training of the
staff of SAFA’s Claims Team, the provision of reports on the
claims portfolio as required and the provision of specialist advice
and guidance to public sector agencies.
The Principal Claims Officer may also be required to assist the
Claims Manager and Director, Insurance and Fleet in other insurance
related projects from time to time.
Essential Requirements
Degree qualification in an appropriate business related field OR
proven experience working within the insurance claims industry at a
senior level.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in the position on offer, please
apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via www.ppsconsulting.com.au/SAFAjobs
Your cover letter should outline your experience and how it
relates to the key components for the role. You will also need to
complete the Pre-Employment Declaration form. To access this, along
with the candidate pack, please visit www.ppsconsulting.com.au/SAFAjobs
For more information, please contact Sally
Warner or Megan Williams on (08)
8273 9*** or email *******@ppsconsulting.com.au
The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote
flexible working arrangements, and is committed to having at least
50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and
encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the
community we serve.
Applications close: 21/04/2024 11:45 PM
Attachments:- ASO7 Principal Claims Officer - P36331.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
