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Claims Specialist - General Liability Claims

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $149,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Risk management
Financial services
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade in advertisement

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1930636

VMIA is seeking a Claims Specialist – General Liability Claims for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing liability claims from lodgement to resolution, including policy interpretation, liability assessment, reserving, negotiations, settlements, and stakeholder management. Working within the Risk, Insurance and Claims Solutions Division, you will collaborate with clients, legal providers, insurers, and internal teams to deliver client-focused outcomes. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience in claims management or a related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in insurance, legal, or financial services environments. Hybrid work arrangements and professional development opportunities are available.

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

Claims Specialist – General Liability Claims

Work Type: Full Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Join VMIA as a Claims Specialist and play a key role in delivering client-centred liability claims management for the Victorian public sector. You will manage complex claims end-to-end, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, and contribute to building a confident and resilient Victoria through best-practice claims solutions.

Key Highlights

Total remuneration package up to $149,000 (inclusive of superannuation).
Hybrid working arrangements with the majority of the week spent in the office.

About the Role

As a Claims Specialist within the General Liability Claims team, you will manage a portfolio of liability claims from lodgement through to resolution. You will be responsible for policy interpretation, liability assessment, reserving, negotiation, settlement and recovery opportunities while delivering timely, defensible and client-focused outcomes.

Working within the Risk, Insurance and Claims Solutions (RICS) Division, you will contribute to best-practice claims management, support client recovery, mitigate risk exposure and maintain VMIA's reputation for service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage liability claims from initiation to resolution.
Interpret policy coverage and legislative frameworks to assess indemnity, liability and claim exposure.
Establish, monitor and adjust claim reserves.
Negotiate settlements and recovery opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, legal providers, mediators and other stakeholders.
Manage sensitive and complex client interactions, including mediations and settlement discussions.
Collaborate with Claims, Legal, Underwriting, Risk Advisory, Operations & Insights and Strategy teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit and governance requirements.
Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing and uplift initiatives.
Identify claims trends and insights to support product development and improved claims responses.
Promote a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture.

Stakeholder Relationships

You will work closely with the Claims Portfolio Manager, Head of Claims Practice and colleagues across Claims Practice, Historical Claims and Claims Strategy teams. The role also involves collaboration with Underwriters, Risk Advisors, Legal teams, Operations & Insights, clients, insurers, barristers, mediators and external service providers.

About You

You are a resilient and client-focused claims professional with experience managing liability claims within insurance, legal or financial services environments. You possess strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills and can confidently manage complex and sensitive matters.

You are an effective communicator and relationship builder who thrives in high-pressure environments, embraces continuous improvement and demonstrates sound professional judgement. Experience within public sector environments and complex legal or regulatory frameworks will be highly regarded.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in end-to-end claims management or a related field.
Experience managing liability claims, including combined liability, employment practices liability, class actions and direct claimant matters.
Background in insurance, legal practice, employment law or financial services.
Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills.
Experience using Claims Management systems and governance frameworks.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of public sector environments and risk management principles (desirable).
Associate/Fellow of ANZIIF (desirable).
Qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related disciplines (advantageous but not essential).
Must satisfy APRA Fit and Proper Person requirements.

Why Join VMIA?

VMIA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers).
Annual learning and development investment of $2,500 plus LinkedIn Learning access.
Employee wellbeing initiatives, EAP and ergonomic support.
Volunteer leave and life-stage support.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse communities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for joining VMIA.

For enquiries or accessibility support, contact:
[email protected]

Salary Information

Salary will be determined based on the role classification and the successful candidate's skills and experience. Higher starting salaries may be considered for candidates with significant relevant expertise or specialised capabilities.

Pre-Employment Screening

Preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant checks, including:

Right to work verification.
Employment history verification.
Qualification verification.
National Criminal History Check.
Pre-employment misconduct screening.
Financial background checks (where applicable).

Employees are expected to spend the majority of their working week in the office. Interstate candidates must be willing to relocate to Victoria.

Applications close Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

24 June 2026

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Overview

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

Claims Specialist – General Liability Claims

Key Highlights

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Relationships

About You

Qualifications and Experience

Why Join VMIA?

Benefits

How to Apply

Salary Information

Pre-Employment Screening