Sutherland Shire Council

Insurance Specialist

Join Our Corporate Governance Team!

• Lead the development and implementation of Council's Insurance Risk Management Framework.
• Manage, maintain and enhance Council’s general insurance program.
• Oversee the management of under deductible insurance claims while ensuring alignment with Customer Experience standards.
• Enhance the organisation’s insurance risk culture to optimise the value of Council’s insurance program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proactive solutions for general insurance risks.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to demonstrating exemplary governance and fostering trust within the community we serve. We take pride in efficiently managing general insurance risks associated with our diverse services and extensive asset portfolio, valued at $3 billion.

As part of our Corporate division, you will play a vital role in ensuring our general insurance program is comprehensive, effective, and responsive to the needs of our stakeholders.

About The Role

The Insurance Specialist will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to implement and manage the Council’s Insurance Risk Management Framework. This includes overseeing the management of under deductible insurance claims and ensuring they align with our Customer Experience Charter. The role demands high-level expertise within a local government context, aimed at enhancing our insurance risk culture and minimising liability exposure.

As an Insurance Specialist, you will collaborate with Council’s Executive and Senior Managers to identify general insurance risk challenges and develop proactive solutions. Your efforts will directly contribute to setting insurance risk management targets, managing risks, and ensuring effective claim resolution.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of relevant qualifications and practical experience in insurance risk management. You will be a proactive leader capable of fostering strong relationships and driving change within the organisation.

• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, finance, insurance, or a related field.
• Experience in insurance risk management.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Liability Act 2002 within a local government context.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and providing effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Your expertise in general insurance program and claims management will be pivotal in achieving our organisational goals, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining ethical financial practises.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 2nd February 2025
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on week commencing Monday 3rd February 2025
• Package: $96,668 - $108,266 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flex-time arrangement.  
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Debbie Lewis dlewis@ssc.nsw.gov.au Team Leader Governance, for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady awady@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.