Job Description

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As a Claims Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting customers at a pivotal moment in their lives. Managing a portfolio of Life Risk disability claims, you’ll balance technical decision making with empathy, care, and clarity to deliver fair and timely outcomes.

Working closely with senior claims leaders and specialist partners, you’ll help shape a high quality claims experience while contributing to continuous improvement as we modernise our systems, processes, and ways of working.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Managing a portfolio of Life Risk disability claims in line with policy terms and service standards
• Delivering clear, timely, and compassionate communication to customers and stakeholders
• Maintaining strong oversight of claim workflows to ensure accurate and efficient outcomes
• Supporting quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory, and legal requirements
• Building collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners

Important to your success - let's grow together

You’re someone who brings curiosity, care, and accountability to your work. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with confidence and empathy, and stay focused on delivering outcomes that are fair, thoughtful, and customer centred.

In order to be successful, you will have the following:

• Experience managing Life Insurance or Life Risk disability claims
• Strong understanding of claims assessment, investigation, and coverage evaluation
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience working within regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Confidence engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant qualifications such as HSC or equivalent, with Allied Health or Legal studies well regarded

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!