
Senior Case Manager - Return to Work
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
OverviewAbout the RoleIn this position, you will work closely with injured workers to assist in the processing of their Workers Compensation claim during a challenging time after a workplace accident or injury.You will be the central point of contact for your portfolio of injured workers, employers and any various other treating health providers to process weekly wage payments and support review of request for medical treatment, ensuring correct and timely processing of reimbursement of treatment costs. You'll also be a go-to provider of customer service for any queries we receive from injured workers and employers relating to the processing of their claim. You will also provide crucial Return to Work support for injured workers who are ready to make a return to the workplace.Our Case Management positions offer a fully supportive and structured training program, as well as future pathways into other exciting opportunities. If you’ve been thinking about a career change, new challenge, or you want to use your experience in a different way, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for which can offer you stability, flexibility and career growth.
How you'll make an impactIn this position, you'll undertake the following:Managing and processing claims for injured workers who are claiming reimbursement and cost coverage of various types of medical expenses, to help them in their journey to recoveryReviewing, monitoring and approving requests from your injured workers for medical/surgical treatmentEnsuring appropriate documentation is received to process weekly wage payments for employers and injured workersAdministration based tasks such as, assessing and processing invoices, entering contact notes, drafting letters relating to decisions being made on claims etcTaking and making a high volume of client and customer calls relating to claims outcomes, updates, and customer serviceWorking closely with internal and external stakeholders including, injured workers, employers, treating health care providers to supportUtilising claims management systems and databases to record and review claims information, ensuring privacy and accuracy of informationWorking in conjunction with both external parties such as medical professionals, treating health providers, occupational rehabilitation services and employers, and internal teams such as your Injury Management and Technical teams to facilitate and influence a sustainable return to work and life for injured workersParticipating in Case Conferences and implementing strategies for effective cost management on claims
About youWhat are we looking for?Previous working experience in a customer service-based role, especially in fields/roles specialising in (but not limited to) employment services, rehabilitation, mental health, social work or health & safetyTertiary study within the disciplines of Psychology, social work or similar (beneficial, not essential)Recent work experience within a customer service-based roleStrong telephone-based conversational/communication skills, administrative skills and ability to learn and use systems/databasesResilienceExceptional time management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your tasksExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a team-player attitudeAn aptitude for working within a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environmentWhat we can offer you:Dedicated learning and capability experts and a tailored training program to set you up for successAttractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from HomePaid Parental Leave to support your family lifeReproductive leaveA friendly, collaborative and supportive working environmentOpportunities for ongoing education and development, as well as career progressionService recognition awards, employee assistance programs and peer support initiativesCorporate health insurances discounts, wellness programs and additional leave optionsDiscounts and cash-back offers from hundreds of retailersBirthday leave - take a day off during your birthday month as a gift from GB!To apply:If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. Click on Apply for this Job.To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying.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 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 Leave
- Novated Leasing opportunities
- Two paid volunteer days annually
- Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid parental leave
- 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 retailers!
- And more...