ABOUT THE BRANCHES We are a team which values diversity of thinking, experience, and background. Our team is a melting pot of people from all walks of life, from policy officers, claims managers, project officers, insurance experts, risk experts, accountants, data specialists and others! We encourage new ideas, debate, and the taking of informed risks. We work collaboratively and openly, with a focus on delivering results, to achieve our ultimate aim of reducing the legal liability of the Commonwealth by enhancing the risk management practices of Fund members. We believe that valuing the whole person is the formula to success, and so we support flexible work arrangements that enable you to achieve, not only your work priorities, but also all your non-work life priorities. The Department of Finance has multiple job vacancies across the Risk and Insurance Branch and the Comcover and Discretionary Payment Claims Branch. The roles are in the Comcover Claims Management team, the Fund Member Services team and the Risk and Education Policy team. Together these three teams are responsible for Comcover, the Australian Government's self-managed insurance fund, which provides broad-ranging coverage for the insurable risks of around 170 General Government Sector entities across the Australian Government ('Fund Members'). The key duties of the position include ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY These positions include a range of responsibilities based on which Branch or team you are wishing to apply for. Responsibilities may include: Preparation of high-quality policy advice and analysis on whole of government complex issues Undertake strategic analysis and critical thinking to support: the effective management of insurable risk across the Commonwealth and improve the responsiveness of the Comcover fund to emerging risks identification of cross Commonwealth common and shared enterprise risks to inform understanding and insights of the whole of government risk environment provide recommendations to delegates on the strategic management of legal claims and instructing contracted legal providers on the management of such claims. Employ strategic and critical thinking in providing advice and recommendations to Finance executive, Fund Members or Ministers. Drafting of committee papers, reports, briefing papers, speeches, and Ministerial correspondence The management of and liaison with Comcover's contracted service providers which include claims management, insurance brokers; risk advisors; insurance advisors; and overseas medical evacuation service providers. Manage and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, including coordination with internal and external partners to support service delivery. Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvements, including identifying opportunities to enhance client experience and operational efficiency. Coordinate and support the delivery of the Comcover Risk Benchmarking Survey and other risk management capability uplift initiatives, and projects for Fund Members that enhance risk management capability across whole of government. Support and shape the strategic direction of whole of government initiatives, such as the Commonwealth Risk Management Committee. Act as a primary contact for Fund Members, ensuring timely and professional responses to enquiries and service requests. Interpret and communicate the Comcover Statement of Cover, including its terms, conditions, and implications for entities. DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION For detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
