Workplace Risk Specialist Role
We are seeking an experienced Workplace Risk Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support clients in exploring large employer premium arrangements within the Australian workers' compensation market.
The successful candidate will lead feasibility assessments and strategic planning for client workers' compensation programs, advising on eligibility criteria and regulatory requirements for all available arrangements. They will also enhance tailored roadmaps, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and provide ongoing advisory support for clients insured under various arrangements.
1. Key Responsibilities:
* Lead feasibility assessments and strategic planning for client workers' compensation programs
* Advise clients on eligibility criteria and regulatory requirements for all available large employer alternate workers' compensation arrangements
* Enhance tailored roadmaps, including financial modeling, preparedness assessments, and application support
* Liaise with regulators and stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations
* Provide ongoing advisory support for clients insured under all available large employer arrangements, including claims governance, reporting, and audit readiness
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated risk solutions
* Maximize brand exposure through regular industry insight articles published on social media platforms
* Identify expansion opportunities in line with changing market conditions and develop service offerings to assist clients accordingly
* Manage key insurer partners and general broking relationships
* Onboard major clients into the Workplace Risk practice
* Collate responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in collaboration with subject matter experts across the national practice
* Manage key client programs featuring alternate workers' compensation arrangements
* Develop and execute strategies to further embed solutions and frameworks within the broader Workplace Risk practice
Requirements:
* Strong technical claims, premium, and self-insurance expertise across all Australasian jurisdictions
* Experience working across different large employer premium arrangements
* Experience consulting with jurisdictional workers' compensation and safety regulators
* Growth mindset with experience in financial modelling and feasibility analysis
* Ability to communicate, present, and influence all levels of the organisation, including executive and C-suite
* Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
* Demonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions
* Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Exceptional client relationship skills; ability to develop strong relationships quickly and maximise resources effectively to achieve goals
* Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and self-sufficient
* Strong organisational abilities and flexibility to work in a performance-driven environment managing multiple deliverables
* Tertiary education relating to Workers' Compensation, Injury Management, or Work Health & Safety will be highly regarded
* Education or training specific to sales, negotiations, or client relationship management will be highly regarded