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National Workers' Compensation Placement Leader
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Job Description
Join our team as the National Workers' Compensation Placement Leader and drive the evolution of our placement function within the Workplace Risk practice. You will lead a high-performing placement team, reporting directly to the Head of Workplace Risk, and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional value to clients across Australia. This is an opportunity for a proven technical expert in workers’ compensation underwriting or placement to shape our market proposition, ensure best-in-class outcomes for clients, and champion innovation and strategic thinking in a dynamic environment.
The Role
Develop and implement the national placement strategy for workers’ compensation, aligned with the overall Workplace Risk business objectives.
Manage, mentor, and develop the placement team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and client focus.
Oversee the placement of all client workers’ compensation programs, ensuring optimal terms, pricing, and compliance with legislative requirements.
Act as the primary escalation point for placement issues, complex negotiations, and market challenges.
Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, underwriters, and regulatory bodies to ensure market access and influence.
Drive continuous improvement in placement processes, including the adoption of automation, data analytics, and best practice methodologies.
Collaborate with client service and consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions and support business development initiatives.
Ensure robust governance and adherence to all regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements.
Represent the placement function in internal and external forums, contributing to thought leadership and market positioning.
Support the Head of Workplace Risk with strategic projects and reporting as required.
Qualifications
The Requirements
Extensive experience in workers’ compensation placement, underwriting, or broking, with a deep understanding of the Australian market and regulatory landscape.
Proven technical expertise and credibility in workers’ compensation, with the ability to solve complex placement challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications (e.g., ANZIIF, MBA) are highly regarded.
Ability to act as an ambassador for the company, upholding our values of inclusion, diversity, and client excellence.
The Role
Develop and implement the national placement strategy for workers’ compensation, aligned with the overall Workplace Risk business objectives.
Manage, mentor, and develop the placement team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and client focus.
Oversee the placement of all client workers’ compensation programs, ensuring optimal terms, pricing, and compliance with legislative requirements.
Act as the primary escalation point for placement issues, complex negotiations, and market challenges.
Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, underwriters, and regulatory bodies to ensure market access and influence.
Drive continuous improvement in placement processes, including the adoption of automation, data analytics, and best practice methodologies.
Collaborate with client service and consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions and support business development initiatives.
Ensure robust governance and adherence to all regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements.
Represent the placement function in internal and external forums, contributing to thought leadership and market positioning.
Support the Head of Workplace Risk with strategic projects and reporting as required.
Qualifications
The Requirements
Extensive experience in workers’ compensation placement, underwriting, or broking, with a deep understanding of the Australian market and regulatory landscape.
Proven technical expertise and credibility in workers’ compensation, with the ability to solve complex placement challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications (e.g., ANZIIF, MBA) are highly regarded.
Ability to act as an ambassador for the company, upholding our values of inclusion, diversity, and client excellence.
