Hybrid Workers’ Comp Placement Broker (Australia)

AU002 Marsh Pty Ltd_AU; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a talented individual to join our Workers Compensation team in Australia. This hybrid role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, requiring at least three days in the office weekly.

You will work with senior brokers to develop placement strategies, negotiate with insurers and reinsurers, and manage policy administration across complex arrangements. The role emphasizes data analytics, market management, and product development for large employers across Australia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian workers’ compensation legislation across jurisdictions and premium determination methods.
• Experience with self-insurance, managed fund or nominal insurer arrangements, excess layers and reinsurance placements.
• Proficiency in claims exposure assessment and interpretation of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client risk exposures and workers’ compensation portfolios to recommend cost-effective placement and risk transfer strategies.
• Prepare underwriting submissions, renewal proposals, quotations and placement documentation with risk profiles and financial implications.
• Support senior brokers and large employers with workers’ compensation policies across jurisdictions, including multi-state placements and bespoke arrangements.
• Monitor market conditions, insurer appetite and pricing trends; translate market intelligence into practical advice.
• Use data and analytics to support market management, reporting and placement decisions.
• Respond to client queries and resolve issues to maintain service quality; elevate complex matters as needed.
• Assist with product development, market positioning and contractual reviews.

Skills

Client focus

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Conflict resolution

Financial analysis

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Marsh is seeking a talented individual to join our Workers Compensation team in Australia. This hybrid role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, requiring at least three days in the office weekly.

You will work with senior brokers to develop placement strategies, negotiate with insurers and reinsurers, and manage policy administration across complex arrangements. The role emphasizes data analytics, market management, and product development for large employers across Australia.