At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert support on insurance portfolios and manage claims processes for local government.
- Company: Maxima’s Recruitment Services, a leader in connecting talent with opportunities.
- Benefits: Casual pay of $44.99+ super, Monday to Friday work schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity to work until June 2027 with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your insurance expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in insurance claims and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 123345 - 150755 $ per year.
Maxima’s Recruitment Services team are seeking a highly experienced Insurance professional to fill a position as Insurance Officer. The purpose of this role is to sensitively and confidentially provide support and advice on Council’s insurance portfolio and claims management processes. Based in Logan Central you will work Monday – Friday with a casual hourly pay of $44.99+ super with a current assignment to end June, 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge of current local government and industry insurance and claims management practices including relevant legislative amendments impacting on local government.
- Provide advice and information in relation to Council’s insurance portfolio, insurable risks and claims management processes.
- Support insurance placement activities and renewal questionnaires across the full policy lifecycle, including renewals, mid-term adjustments and new policies to mitigate the risk of uninsured exposures, maintaining compliance with statutory obligations, and providing continuity of cover year-on-year.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and current asset schedules, including insurance valuation data, in consultation with stakeholders and Finance branch (Asset Accounting).
- Assist in the timely and effective administration of insurance claims including lodgment, follow-up, investigation and documentation.
- Support claims managed under relevant legislation, including the Personal Injuries Proceeding Act 2002 (PIPA), through coordination of documentation and internal/external communications.
- Undertake invoicing, receipting, payments and journal processing across the insurance portfolio, including claims-related transactions, and support budget-to-actual reporting, insurer reserve monitoring and oversight of self-insurance funds.
About You:
- Experience in a technical position supporting and maintaining insurances and insurance claims and providing technical advice in large complex organisations.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of insurable risk and insurance claims principles and practices.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills and an ability to meet critical deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to produce high quality and consistent work and prioritise work effectively to meet stakeholder expectations and statutory deadlines.
Insurance Officer in Brisbane employer: Maxima
Maxima is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a clear pathway from casual roles to permanent positions within the council. With depots located in Boonah, Beaudesert, and Canungra, you can enjoy local rotations that minimise travel while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on community service and infrastructure improvement.
