Rec & Set Consultant
Job Summary
Recoveries and Settlements Consultant
12-month Contract Full-time Melbourne Brisbane or Toowoomba
Are you a customer-focused communicator with strong negotiation skills Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact
Join Suncorps Recoveries and Settlements team where youll manage a portfolio of claims identify recovery opportunities negotiate fair settlement outcomes and deliver positive outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
This is a great opportunity to build capability in a specialised area strengthen your negotiation and decision-making skills and gain exposure to a broad range of claims and recovery scenarios.
What youll do
- Manage proactively progress and finalise a portfolio of claims across Recoveries and Settlements
- Identify recovery opportunities and negotiate fair commercially sound settlement outcomes
- Review claim information and estimates to make informed decisions within delegated authority
- Communicate with customers and third parties including managing complaints vulnerability and financial hardship with empathy
- Manage excess collection and maintain accurate claims records
- Balance customer needs with commercial outcomes while maintaining strong risk and compliance standards
- Manage competing priorities and meet customer commitments
- Contribute to team performance and continuous improvement
What youll bring
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a focus on positive outcomes
- Confidence in negotiation and influencing including managing challenging conversations
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to use sound judgement
- Resilience and composure under pressure with the ability to adapt to change
- Strong ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to progressing work
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer and business outcomes
- Strong organisation attention to detail and accuracy
- A strong risk and compliance mindset
- Confidence using multiple systems and learning new processes and legislation
- A collaborative approach and commitment to team success
- Experience in claims insurance complaints recoveries settlements or a similar environment is highly regarded
Role details
12-month contract commencing 19 October 2026
Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:00pm
Melbourne Brisbane or Toowoomba
Hybrid working with up to 4 days from home subject to leader discretion
- 5 weeks in-office training plus 2 weeks supported onboarding
Limited WFH during training depending on business needs
What Youll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform your central hub for exclusive perks wellbeing support career development and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
Hybrid working flexible leave 20 weeks paid parental leave and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
Paid study support career breaks on-the-job learning and a $1000 referral bonus for eligible employees
Free wellbeing coaching a dedicated Employee Council and confidential EAP access
Discounts at 900 retailers Fitness Passport and reduced super fees
Paid volunteer leave donation matching and unlimited emergency response leave
Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate and where our people feel included valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse accessible and inclusive culture offering flexible work career development and internal mobility and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application directly via the link provided.
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About Company
Suncorp Insurance is One of Australia's Leading Insurers Offering Home, Contents, Motor and Life Insurance