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Full-time
Annual leave, Lifestyle leave, Novated leasing, Volunteer days, Health insurance discounts, Employee stock purchase program
Posted 23h ago
Apply by Aug 11
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Recoveries Officer manages a portfolio of debt recovery cases, including worker, employer, and third-party wrongdoer claims. They act as a technical reference point while collaborating with stakeholders to maximize financial outcomes and ensure compliance with legislative guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in workers compensation or personal claims management and a strong understanding of relevant legislative provisions. Experience in managing recovery cases and working within public liability frameworks is essential for this role.
Full job description
Introduction
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview
As the Recoveries Officer, you will be responsible for effectively managing a portfolio of worker, employer, provider Scheme / Contract debt recovery cases or Third Party wrongdoer cases. When completing third party recovery duties, the role is additionally responsible for managing Scheme debt and all Third Party, Common Law, Compulsory Third Party, Public Liability litigation cases / claims to maximise scheme financial outcomes and objectives. This role also acts as a technical reference point for Recovery Officers and claims operations staff.
How you'll make an impact
Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify potential Third Party wrongdoer recoveries and minimise the impact of overpayments to injured workers, employers or providers;
Maintain high levels of communication and provide specialist technical assistance where appropriate, to all relevant internal and external stakeholders to reduce potential overpayments;
Liaise with internal parties to obtain information relevant to the recovery cases;
Investigate potential recoveries, document outcomes, and commence recoveries where appropriate within agreed timeframes;
Communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders when any unauthorised overpayments occur;
Meet performance targets whilst maintaining compliance with relevant Acts, RTWSA Claims Operational Guidelines; Gallagher Bassett policies, procedures and controls.
About you
Proven Workers Compensation or Personal Claims Management experience;
Experience in managing recovery cases;
Strong understanding of Workers Compensation legislative provisions relating to injuries, payments and recovery processes;
Understanding of relevant legislative provisions surrounding recoveries and debt collections;
Experience working within public liability framework;
Understanding of relevant legislation including the Motor Vehicle Act 1959, Road Traffic Act 1961, Civil Liability Act 1936, Return To Work Act 2014, Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
Novated Leasing opportunities
Two paid volunteer days annually
Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
Peer Support Program
Annual flu vaccinations
Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
And more...
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Related keywords
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Helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk
Industry
Insurance
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1962
Headquarters
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
98,358
About Gallagher Bassett:
We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization.
Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of claims management and related consulting and technical services.
Gallagher Bassett introduced the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model to the local insurance industry. As pioneers in this fast-growing sector, we continue to set the benchmark for quality, customer service, and TPA systems across all insurance sectors.
We have operations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Being part of a global organization gives us an advantage in technology, processes, personnel, and consulting services. This combination of global reach and local market expertise enables us to quickly and accurately assess any situation and provide an optimal solution. Our clients can rest assured that we fully understand their needs and are equipped to act whenever, wherever, and however required.
Offices: 2850 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, US
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