Dispute Resolution Officer

Introduction Join 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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So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview Grow with GB
Industry leader in providing career development opportunities for its people.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including Work from Home.Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of employee benefits, discounts, and wellbeing programs tailored for everyone.About the Role We are seeking a Dispute Resolution Officer to join our Workers Compensation team.
This role will be responsible for representing Gallagher Bassett throughout the conciliation process, determining fair outcomes for disputed matters relating to workers compensation claims.
You'll meet with injured workers, conciliators, panel members and legal representatives throughout the dispute process, with a focus on determining fair outcomes for these disputes.

How you'll make an impact Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking all tasks associated with reconsiderations of your portfolio of Disputed Decisions with relation to Worker's Compensation claims, such as preparing for conciliation conferences by conducting pre-conciliation analyses.Facilitating courteous and customer-focused engagement with various parties and their representatives to drive fair outcomes.Engaging with the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC) with relation to disputed matters.Representing the company at conciliation conferences in a professional, informative and courteous manner.Using your interpersonal skills to provide a high-quality customer service to internal customers, injured workers and legal representatives.Settling claims within client service instructions, WorkSafe Victoria legislation and company guidelines, placing an emphasis on determining a mutually satisfactory resolution.Handling your own, and supporting your team's daily workflow in order to maintain GB's client service standards.Effectively communicating conciliation outcomes and ensuring outcomes have been actioned within specified timeframes. About you We're looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative individual who has:
A high level of experience working within the Worker's Compensation industry and in the application of Work Cover legislation.Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.A tertiary qualification in the field of Law, Business or an industry specific certification is preferred, but not essential.A current and valid Driver's License.What we can offer you: Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from Home.Paid Parental Leave.Excellent working environment – our team at GB is renowned for its dedicated and approachable people as well as its friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities.Exciting career – as our Company grows, so do the opportunities for our people.Opportunities for ongoing education and development through both external and internal programs delivered by our own claims training experts.Service recognition awards; and employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members.A dedication to your wellbeing through our peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs.Additional purchased leave, novated leases, and access to the Gallagher Rewards Program (including discounts & cash-back for hundreds of retailers
).Birthday Club – enjoy a day off during your birthday month, on GBTo apply If you think you can make a positive difference to our business we want to hear from you today
Click on Apply for this Job. To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying.
Agency applicants will not be considered for this position.
Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply.
As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace.
We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Compensation and benefits On 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 Leave.Novated Leasing opportunities.Two paid volunteer days annually.Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan.Employee Stock Purchase Program.Paid parental leave.Other benefits include: Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members.Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions.Peer Support Program.Annual flu vaccinations.Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailersAnd 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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