IntroductionJoin 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.
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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.
OverviewGallagher 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.
Life at GB is an adventure - often fast paced, unpredictable, challenging and deeply rewarding.
It is social and engaging, with our unique and positive culture underpinned by The Gallagher Way – values lived daily by our people.
In addition to flexible working options, we also offer supportive learning and career pathways and provide ongoing access to training and career development.
We invest in our people through strong succession planning and have a number of mentoring and training programs available.
As the Return to Independence Specialist, you will deliver a personalised and empathetic face-to-face service for individuals that have experienced a workplace injury, providing early intervention and support to injured workers, employers and treating medical practitioners.
This role provides a unique opportunity to manage your own diverse portfolio and positively influence and encourage parties to participate in the return to work process, take ownership of actions, and promote recovery and independence in the activities of daily living.
How you'll make an impactFacilitate and attend regular face to face visits with the injured worker, employer, treating health practitioners and allied health professionals, with a view to empower and influence parties to participate in the return to work process and achieve early return to work outcomes;Educate and inform stakeholders on the return to work process, legislative requirements, premium impact, initial claim decisions, formal statement requirements and advocate mobile case management services;Collaborate with vocational providers to achieve return to work and return to life outcomes for the injured worker;Attend medical reviews with the injured worker to promote implementing strategies and early intervention;Educate the injured worker on the benefits of utilising specialists, services and available support to assist in achieving the agreed return to work goals;Communicate with all relevant stakeholders to develop a Work Plan (Service Plan) regarding the return to work process by negotiating strategies, assigning responsibilities and actions to be undertaken, providing clarification where necessary and monitoring progress;Educate and inform stakeholders on the return to work process, completion of documentation, and legislative requirements. About youPrevious experience and qualifications in injury rehabilitation, rehabilitation counselling or workers compensation claims management;Current valid driver's licence;Demonstrated experience in developing return to work plans using SMART principles.
Case conferencing experience is highly desirable;Exceptional time management and organisational skills;Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of organisation;A strategic mindset and approach to work;A strong sense of team and collaboration;A resilient attitude. Compensation and benefitsOn 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 LeaveNovated Leasing opportunitiesTwo paid volunteer days annuallyHealth Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance PlanEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid parental leaveOther benefits include: Flexible and hybrid work arrangementsMental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family membersEmployee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone RecognitionsPeer Support ProgramAnnual flu vaccinationsAccess 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.
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