Junior Business Continuity Specialist

• Location: Sydney

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Our role will see you reporting into the Head of Business Continuity and Resilience, supporting the AUSPAC Business Continuity Management team. You will assist with finalising regulatory requirements through the completion of the Business Continuity Program (BCP).

This is a great opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their career and or is looking to gain exposure and progress within Business Continuity. It is a diverse role that provides great opportunities and experiences, you will have exposure to multiple business units within QBE and across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, whilst engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Your new role

• Reviewing AUSPAC business continuity plans and ensuring they align with QBE’s strategy and regulatory requirements

• Involvement in supporting business disruption response

• Reviewing compliance requirements and regulations set out by governing authorities

• Engaging with, and educating, stakeholders on QBE’s business continuity

• Supporting business continuity exercises and managing the resolution of identified issues

About you

We are looking for a proactive and problem-solving person who is passionate about what they do! The ideal candidate is someone who has worked within a similar role or projects and can apply their skills, knowledge and expertise to ensure positive outcomes.

• Interested or has knowledge of business continuity

• Knowledge of the general insurance or finance industry

• Ability to work positively with key stakeholders, as well as influence and negotiate

• Fantastic attention to detail and ability to make decisions within challenging circumstances

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

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QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.