EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of our diverse team based in Newcastle, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.
The purpose of this role is to provide timely and personal customer focused and empathetic service to Injured Workers With Highest Needs and their employers. You will oversee and manage all aspects of the a caseload of workers compensation claims within the NSW legislation and compliance guidelines. This role will be managed within the GWCC system, with all applications and processes handled through the platform.
This will be a permanent, full-time position based in the Newcastle office, with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine eligibility and accept/dispute liability with the ability to escalate as needed.
- Provide workers compensation advice to stakeholders such as workers, employer and providers.
- Undertake ongoing entitlement reviews in relation to weekly payments and medical expenses.
- Independently manage a portfolio of both physical and psychological injury claims.
- Facilitate medical case conferences and conduct claims reviews as required.
ABOUT YOU
- Strong technical and case management capabilities.
- 12 months of insurance/workers compensation experience desirable
- Relevant allied health, insurance or business qualification desirable
- The ability to multitask and shift priorities when needed.
- Proactive, self-motivated and can think creatively when engaging with stakeholders such as workers, employers and providers.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.
EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:
• A vibrant, collaborative innovative team culture
• Flexibility with opportunity to WFH when you are fully trained in your role.
• A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Access to discounts at over 350 retailers through our Rewards Hub program
• Entitlement to an annual tenure and performance-based recognition reward
• Comprehensive learning and development support
• Companywide events to celebrate success.
• Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super
We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.
