Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $162,076
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/1901812-V2
About us
The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.
About the role
The Senior Manager, Claims is accountable for setting strategic direction and exercising high‑level judgement to ensure the ongoing readiness and performance of the Authority's claims function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role owns decision frameworks and operating settings, balancing legislative requirements, fairness, operational realities and risk appetite. You will provide authoritative advice to the Executive and Governing Board and set priorities for timely, defensible decisions. Working with the Manager, Claims, you will translate strategy into consistent,compliant and efficient outcomes. The team is based in Bendigo, and regular travel to the Bendigo office will be required.
Key aspects of the role:
About you
You are a senior leader who is decisive, strategic and trusted. You operate confidently in complex, high‑integrity environments, make sound calls under pressure, and balance legal, operational, financial and stakeholder considerations. You bring:
Why work at the Authority
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ,people with disability,as diversity and inclusion drives our success.