Injury Management Advisor

Gallagher Bassett; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier claims administration organization located in Darwin is seeking an Injury Management Specialist to support claims teams in various injury management activities. The successful candidate will have previous experience in an insurer setting, with a focus on coaching and collaboration. You will play a vital role in facilitating treatment strategies and liaising with treatment providers. The position offers competitive benefits including support for work-life balance and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave plus additional purchased leave

Health Insurance Discounts

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience within an insurer setting, particularly workers compensation.
• Strong coaching ability and approachable demeanor.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support claims teams with injury management activities.
• Provide coaching around best practice injury management.
• Collaborate with Claims teams and specialist functions.

Skills

Injury Management experience

Coaching ability

Time management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in allied health

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 (GB) is Australia and New Zealand’s premier third‑party claims administrator. We manage claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self‑insured organisations. We are part of the leading global risk management and insurance group Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Life at GB is an adventure – often fast paced, unpredictable, challenging and deeply rewarding. It is social and engaging, with our unique and positive culture underpinned by The Gallagher Way – values lived daily by our people. In addition to flexible working options, we also offer supportive learning and career pathways and provide ongoing access to training and career development. We invest in our people through strong succession planning and have a number of mentoring and training programs available. There are some great things happening at GB as we continue through a period of exciting period of transformation and change, including the introduction of dedicated specialist hubs within our claims functions that are truly unique to the market and our service offerings to injured workers and clients alike. And, we want YOU to be a part of it all!

How you’ll make an impact

• Support claims teams across injury management activities, including treatment and recovery strategies, injury management planning, treatment provider liaison, etc;
• Provide coaching to Claims teams around best‑practice injury management, feedback and training;
• Collaborate with Claims teams and broader specialist functions, including Return to Work, Mental Health and Technical Support;
• Participate in a range of operational projects and business initiatives.

About you

• Previous experience as an Injury Management Specialist within an insurer setting, including workers compensation, CTP, etc;
• Tertiary qualifications in allied health, such as exercise physiology, physiotherapy, nursing, etc;
• Strong coaching ability, with an approachable attitude;
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills;
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of organisation;
• A strategic mindset and approach to work;
• A strong sense of team and collaboration;
• A resilient attitude.

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.

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.