Eligibility Officer - NT Workers Compensation (6 month contract) at Gallagher

Darwin, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Claims management, Customer service, Risk assessment, Triage, Liability determination, Communication skills, Time management, Attention to detail, Empathy, Collaboration, Resilience, Data documentation, Stakeholder engagement, Workers compensation

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. Overview Darwin location - 6 month contract with possibilility for extension/permanency; Step into an exciting new career where you can truly make a positive impact; Professional growth and career development, wellbeing support programs, insurance and retail discounts, and more! About us Gallagher Bassett (GB) is Australia and New Zealand’s premier third party claims administrator. We manage claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured organisations. We are part of the leading global risk management and insurance group Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Life at GB is an adventure - often fast paced, unpredictable, challenging and deeply rewarding. It is social and engaging, with our unique and positive culture underpinned by The Gallagher Way – values lived daily by our people. In addition to a supportive and inclusive team culture, we also offer supportive learning and career pathways and provide ongoing access to training and career development. We invest in our people through strong succession planning and have a number of mentoring and training programs available. There are some great things happening at GB as we move through a period of exciting period of transformation and change. And, we want YOU to be a part of it all! As part of our continued growth in the NT workers compensation market, we are offering a unique opportunity for a Eligibility Officer to join our Self-Insurance team. In this role, you will deliver a customer-centric, empathetic service to key stakeholders acting as the first point of contact as part of the claims lodgement process. Based in our Darwin office, this is a unique opportunity to bring your existing expertise or transferrable skills to a truly rewarding role. Additionally, you will be supported by our specialist communities of practice for Claims, Return to Work, Injury Management and Mental Health. How you'll make an impact Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for injured workers, employers, medical practitioners, etc for all matters regarding a workplace injury claim; Conduct risk assessments and triage of claims severity to ensure barriers are identified and appropriate strategies implemented; Coordinate the claims lodgement process, ensuring key information is obtained from stakeholders to support the timely determination of a claim and requesting additional information where required; Undertake liability determinations for new, secondary or reopened claims in accordance with the relevant information and information at hand; Calculate Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) for claims; Document relevant information from initial claims lodgement summaries to support a warm handover to Claims teams. About you Experience and qualifications A passion for helping people, with experience in administration or customer service. A background in workers compensation, claims or other related discipline would be highly regarded; Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of organisation and with a varied set of stakeholders; A proactive and holistic mindset; Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail; Empathetic and enthusiastic, with a strong sense of team and collaboration; A resilient attitude. To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying. Agency applicants will not be considered for this position. 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 benefits On 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 Other benefits include: 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... We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The Eligibility Officer acts as the primary point of contact for workplace injury claims, conducting risk assessments and triage to determine claim severity. They are responsible for coordinating the claims lodgement process, calculating earnings, and making liability determinations.