Insurance Manager

Community Housing Limited is seeking an experienced Insurance Manager to establish and lead the strategic management of CHLs insurance portfolio across all operating entities and special purpose vehicles. Reporting to the Chief Governance Officer this brand new role will ensure CHLs insurance arrangements are fit for purpose cost-effective and aligned to organisational risk while providing trusted specialist advice across the business.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Melbourne CBD working office hours. It offers a competitive salary superannuation salary packaging (increasing your take home pay) and flexible working arrangements.

What youll do

As Insurance Manager you will lead the strategic oversight renewal governance and continuous improvement of CHLs insurance program.

Youll help strengthen organisational resilience by:

• Leading the strategic management of CHLs insurance portfolio ensuring coverage aligns with organisational risk operational needs and value for money.
• Managing the annual insurance renewal program including policy review data coordination broker engagement insurer negotiations and market testing.
• Overseeing claims management to support timely resolution effective stakeholder coordination accurate documentation and maximised recoveries.
• Providing specialist advice on insurance requirements contractual risk allocation and insurance implications for projects procurement operations and organisational change.
• Developing and maintaining insurance frameworks procedures registers and related documentation to support consistent and compliant practice.
• Preparing clear reports for Executive and governance forums on insurance performance claims trends risks renewals and improvement initiatives.

What Youll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Insurance Risk Management Business Commerce Law or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex corporate insurance programs including policy placement renewals claims management and coverage optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products contractual insurance requirements and insurance risk management principles.
• Experience managing broker insurer legal adviser and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical negotiation project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide commercially sound recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare executive-level reports and explain complex insurance matters clearly.
• A values-led mindset and commitment to CHLs purpose including the right of every person to safe secure and affordable housing.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Police Check and any other checks required for the role. All pre-employment checks will be arranged during onboarding.

Why Join Us

Be part of a purpose driven organisation making a real difference. We offer:

• Work in a collaborative supportive team environment
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development
• One day off a year as You Day to celebrate you
• Great salary Super Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!)

About CHL

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.

As an equal opportunity employer CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them their culture and their Elders past and present.