G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

The Insurance Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group’s insurance program, including managing notifications and claims, coordinating renewal and ensuring ongoing value for money and the continual improvement of G8’s insurance program. The Insurance Specialist role is well-suited for candidates with experience as a Senior Paralegal or in Conveyancing.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and periodically review, as appropriate, G8’s Insurance Management Framework, including the Insurance Manual, to ensure the ongoing compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements and details of the Company’s insurance program.
• Day-to-day management of insurance claims, notifications and event risk assessments to ensure the Group meets the insurer’s requirements and optimises its insurance outcomes.
• Establish strong relationships with the Company’s insurance broker, insurers and insurers’ advisors, as appropriate.
• Coordinate the Company’s annual insurance renewal program, working closely with relevant internal stakeholders, the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal, Quality and Risk Officer and the Company’s insurance broker as appropriate.
• Manage the collation of annual renewal information and completion of declarations to ensure comprehensive and accurate disclosure to prospective insurers.
• Maintain a detailed insurance claims register to provide quality analytics in order to assess the insurance programs adequacy and allow accurate reporting internally and to insurers as required.
• Engage in discussions with landlords and other third parties to achieve the optimal outcomes for G8, including negotiations directly with landlords and landlord insurers to remediate damage at G8 leased premises.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate, educate and provide insurance guidance to all stakeholders.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• At least 2 years’ experience in insurance claims and policy management in a corporate in-house environment.
• Ability to prioritise and complete multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent work ethic and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally across the business.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.