Collections Officer 

• Join icare’s Workers Compensation Team
• Permanent Role, hybrid working environment based in Wollongong
• Grade 5/6 Starting Salary $ 97,027 plus superannuation

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute and support the implementation of business plan objectives to enable the delivery and performance of the Payment Service Team operational requirements, timeframes and compliance requirements against agreed targets in line with the Collections strategic plan.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Collections Officer you will:

• Respond to and address customer care complaints to minimise the adverse impact on the collection process.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders and foster effective working relationships that will support collection strategies.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding the collection process and Strategic Business Plan objectives to support the effective performance of the position.
• Identify and refer to the Team Leads, Collections any potential issues or problems with Payment Services Operations to ensure that they are promptly addressed.
• Participate in all relevant meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.
• Monitor and manage debtors accounts within targets, including, pre-emptive management of high-risk clients and collection of all premiums overdue/due and payable.

Skills & Experience

• Business administration (or related) qualifications or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through practical experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of products and programs in the insurance industry.
• Experience in credit and collections management.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.   We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. 

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.