Liability Specialist

EML Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Fitness Passport & gym discounts

Discounts at 350+ retailers

Corporate wellbeing program

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-wide celebration events

Annual incentive scheme

Job summary

EML in Melbourne is seeking a Liability Specialist to join our team on a full-time, 6-month maximum term contract. You will assess liability, manage complex claims and ensure timely determinations in line with legislation and guidelines.

You’ll work in a supportive, purpose-driven environment with hybrid work options, development pathways and a strong focus on wellbeing and employee recognition. Experience in workers' compensation or insurance liability, resilience, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and determining liability in workers' compensation claims is highly regarded; other liability decisions in insurance are acceptable.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines applicable to complex claims.
• Experience managing complex or sensitive claims (psychological injuries, serious injuries, fatalities).
• High resilience and empathy; ability to navigate complex conversations and explain decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess all aspects of liability on allocated claims per legislation, guidelines and authorised limits.
• Meet required time frames and keep stakeholders informed of progress.
• Proactively manage claim determinations for complex claims, with clear documentation.
• Maintain accuracy of claim determination data in WorkSafe’s and EML’s systems.

Skills

Liability assessment

Claims management

Empathy & resilience

Stakeholder communication

Legislation knowledge

Education

Allied Health degree (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Exercise Science)

Job description

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Flexibility That Supports Your Life

After your probation (subject to performance), you have the flexibility to work from home along with the choice between:

• Monthly rostered days off, or
• A 9-day fortnight

Giving you more control over your time and work life balance.

Grow With a Specialist Organisation

Because personal injury is the only thing we do, EML offers one of the most stable and future‑focused careers in the industry. Our deep expertise, purpose‑driven work and development pathways help you build a long‑term career in a field where your skills will always be in demand. EML’s investment in AI-powered technology is designed to reduce admin, giving you more time to focus on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Make a real difference in people's lives with EML

Are you passionate about helping people get their lives back after injury or illness?

As Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, our sole focus is helping people return to work safely and confidently after a workplace incident.

We’re now welcoming applications for a Liability Specialist to join our supportive, purpose‑driven team in Melbourne on a full -time, 6-month Maximum Term Contract basis. This is deeply meaningful work where your empathy, problem‑solving and commitment have a profound impact every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess all aspects of liability on your allocated claims pursuant to legislation, guidelines and authorised limits.
• Meet required time frames and keep all key stakeholders informed of progress.
• Proactively manage claim determinations for complex claims, ensuring clear documentation of actions throughout the determination process.
• Maintain accuracy of claim determination data in WorkSafe’s and EML’s systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience assessing and determining liability in workers compensation claims is highly regarded. Alternatively, experience making liability decisions within another insurance setting is required.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines, with the ability to apply these to complex claims and liability decisions.
• Experience managing complex or sensitive claims, ideally involving psychological injuries, significant physical injuries, medically complex circumstances or fatalities.
• High levels of resilience and empathy, with the confidence to navigate complex conversations, explain decisions clearly and resolve conflict.
• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Exercise Science, and/or a Mental Health First Aid certificate would be advantageous.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of EML

• Hybrid work options for better balance.
• Fitness Passport providing heavily discounted access to your local gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub plus discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners.
• Corporate wellbeing program, including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive learning and development tailored to help you grow.
• More than a traditional Employee Assistance Program, our EAP provides access to professional medical advice and safety features for our employees and their families.
• Company-wide celebration events that keep us connected.
• Annual incentive scheme + regular salary reviews.