Claims Consultant

Job Description

What does a Claims Consultant do?

Life Insurance Claims Assessment is where professional judgement meets real human impact.

When someone can no longer work due to illness or injury, you step in to help them navigate their claim. You will:

• Review insurance policies and supporting documentation
• Assess medical, financial and personal information
• Apply policy terms and relevant guidelines
• Make clear, fair decisions and explain outcomes with care

Your work will help protect more than 5 million Australians, providing certainty and support when they need it most.

The Opportunity:

Many of our strongest Claims Consultants have built their careers in structured, regulated environments. They are used to working with policies, complex information and competing priorities, while making fair and defensible decisions.

What’s in it for you?

• Full career‑transition training provided by TAL
• A meaningful and stable career with long‑term growth
• Work that combines analytical challenge with purpose
• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives that support work‑life balance

Qualifications

We are looking for people who come from the below backgrounds:

• Financial or risk analysis
• Accounting, audit or advisory work
• Banking or lending assessment
• Legal, compliance or regulatory roles
• Emergency Services & Health Science
• Reviewing detailed documentation and applying frameworks

….and who can:

• Think analytically and pay close attention to detail
• Comfortable interpreting policies and applying judgement
• Can balance technical assessment with empathy and fairness
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and stakeholders
• Value accountability, structure and doing the right thing

Additional Information

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.

Company Description

• Full Career Transition Training 
• Stable, Long-Term Career Security 
• Work in a supportive environment where well-being actually matters 
• The work is investigative, analytical, and deeply human. No two claims are the same! 

Whatever your ambitions, take your career further than you ever imagined. If you’ve never considered insurance before, think again! With diverse, meaningful projects and a global network of opportunities, we offer so much more.  

We invest in our people and partnerships. Our learning experiences are vast, including exclusive industry accreditation, and we're building capability for the future, both for TAL and the broader industry. When challenges arise (and they will), our supportive team will be there to help you grow.