Location: Melbourne
Permanent, full-time role
Hybrid role
The opportunity
This is an exciting next step for someone who thrives on technical challenge, wants to break into or grow within the insurance industry, and enjoys leading from the front. This leadership role is accountable for the daily operations of the Trade Credit & Surety claims team, offering guidance to the team on claims management, policy adherence, and maintaining high-quality standards. Managing a team of 10 claims assessors, credit risk managers and debt recovery specialists, the leader will be managing for performance, coaching and mentoring, and providing technical guidance on complex and high-value claims to ensure effective team performance.
Your new role
Initiate new ideas and concepts to support business plan development.
Supervise the management and settlement of all claims with the team by overseeing portfolio workflows, ensuring timely, accurate processing of claims and maintaining service excellence across the team.
Drive operational improvements by identifying process gaps and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
Coach and support a team of 10 claims assessors, credit risk managers and debt recovery specialists, setting clear expectations and leading with a “player-coach” mindset.
Collaborate cross-functionally with underwriting, risk, and finance teams to align strategy and support business objectives.
Promote innovation by challenging the status quo, embracing technology, and contributing to a more modern, agile claims function.
Support succession planning and capability growth, mentoring junior team members and helping build future leadership within the function.
About you
We’re looking for someone who’s not only confident in their technical abilities but who brings maturity, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to leadership.
To succeed in this role, you’ll likely bring:
Significant experience in the insurance industry with general insurance knowledge, project and/or process management experience.
Relevant working experience in a supervisory role, leading teams and proven capability to perform job requirements.
Experience in the Trade Credit and Surety class of insurance would be advantageous.
Experience in a specialist class of insurance would be advantageous.
Customer service and end-to-end interaction management experience.
Strong experience in credit risk, debt recovery, insolvency, or banking services
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Resilient, adaptable and courageous leadership approach.
Open minded approach to performance coaching and continuous improvement.
About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid supe
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Family Friendly Workplace accredited employer since 2021
Apply now
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QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]
Skills:
Adaptability, Business Process Improvements, Claims Settlement, Commercial Acumen, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Managing performance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Team Development Application Close Date: 22/08/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
