Employment Practices Specialist

Gallagher Bassett; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Work from Home

Career development

Parental Leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking an experienced Employment Practices Specialist to support our General Liability and Long Tail teams within the General Insurance division. You will provide expert technical advice across complex employment-related claims, ensuring accuracy, compliance and early resolution.

You will advise on liability, coverage and strategy across disputes, including unfair dismissal and discrimination, and help elevate organisational capability in managing claims within evolving

Qualifications

• Strong employment law experience at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Proven ability to manage complex employment claims including IR matters.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and Industrial Relations frameworks.
• Ability to assess liability, coverage and develop defensible strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering training and building team capability.
• Strong analytical, drafting and reporting skills.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical referral point for complex or sensitive employment-related claims.
• Provide guidance on coverage, liability assessment and resolution strategies.
• Manage litigious and non-litigious matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Advise stakeholders on employment legislation, privacy obligations and compliance requirements.
• Drive early resolution strategies including mediation, negotiation and ADR pathways.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, legal providers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver training and capability uplift initiatives across employment claims and legislative requirements.
• Identify trends and emerging risks within the portfolio and provide actionable insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance claims processes, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Employment law experience

Senior Associate level

Complex claims handling

Employment legislation knowledge

Liability, coverage strategies

Communication & negotiation

Training & capability building

Analytical & reporting skills

Resilience & professionalism

Prioritisation in fast-paced settings

Job 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

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a highly experienced Employment Practices Specialist to support our General Liability and Long Tail teams within the General Insurance division. In this specialist role, you will provide expert technical advice across complex employment-related claims, ensuring matters are managed with accuracy, compliance and a strong focus on early and appropriate resolution.

You will play a critical role in advising on liability, coverage and strategy across a range of employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and workplace-related matters. This role will also focus on enhancing organisational capability in managing employment claims in line with evolving Industrial Relations frameworks.

How you'll make an impact

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Act as the primary technical referral point for complex or sensitive employment-related claims.
• Provide expert guidance on coverage, liability assessment and resolution strategies.
• Manage litigious and non-litigious matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination and workplace disputes.
• Advise stakeholders on employment legislation, privacy obligations and compliance requirements.
• Drive early resolution strategies including mediation, negotiation and ADR pathways.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, legal providers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver training and capability uplift initiatives across employment claims and legislative requirements.
• Identify trends and emerging risks within the portfolio and provide actionable insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance claims processes, quality and efficiency.

About you

You are an experienced employment law or claims professional with strong technical capability and a passion for delivering fair, compliant and balanced outcomes. You thrive in complex environments and bring strong stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking and a solutions-focused approach.

We’re looking for:

• Strong employment law experience, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Proven experience managing complex employment claims including IR matters.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, Industrial Relations frameworks and claims processes.
• Demonstrated ability to assess liability, coverage and develop defensible strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering training and building capability across teams.
• Strong analytical, drafting and reporting skills.
• High level of resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from Home
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
• Paid Parental Leave, Reproductive leave, birthday leave and purchased lifestyle leave packages
• Collaborative working environment – friendly, flexible and supportive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities
• A dedication to your wellbeing through our peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs
• Staff benefits including additional purchased leave, volunteer leave days, retail discounts and more!

You must have the right to live and work within Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

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.