Consultant - Workers Compensation

Description:

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Workers Compensation team at Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB). This role will be based in our Sydney office in Barangaroo. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Perform Outsourced Return to Work Coordinator functions, ensuring effective management of the return-to-work process for injured workers, including triaging and lodgment of new claims
• Develop and maintain comprehensive return-to-work plans tailored to the needs of injured workers while ensuring alignment with employer obligations
• Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders, including injured workers, employers, and insurers, to provide updates and address any concerns
• Conduct thorough reviews of claims to assess progress and recommend appropriate actions to facilitate recovery and return-to-work
• Administer preferred injury management software for selected clients and generate reports related to claims and stakeholder interactions

What you need to have:

• Return to Work Coordinator accreditation desirable but not essential
• Tertiary qualifications in allied health preferred
• Experience in claims management functions at an insurer or employer
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to support various tasks

What makes you stand out:

• Proactive in identifying opportunities and taking on additional responsibilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to develop actionable plans and work independently with minimal supervision
• Confident decision-maker capable of evaluating options and making informed choices
• Experience with claims management and injury management systems

Why join our team:

• Leading training and development opportunities in a top insurance broker and risk advisor
• A professional environment where your career path is supported within our global organisation
• A great team atmosphere with energetic and supportive colleagues
• Genuine work-life balance with a hybrid work environment

Applications can be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal & bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.