Description:
Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation with a proud heritage of protecting Australian medical professionals for over 125 years. Avant was established by a small group of doctors in 1893, who wanted to “protect themselves from actions arising out of the practice of medicine”.
Avant now represents 80,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and practice needs. Building on this heritage, our vision is to be the most trusted professional partner in supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers.
We are now seeking for a Personal Assistant to support our Perth Claims team for a 12-month fixed-term contract on a part-time basis. The role is working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday).
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Assist our Claims team to support our members.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to our team including assisting to prepare claims and legal documentation, drafting correspondence, liaising with members, witnesses, experts, court, and tribunal staff.
- Provide assistance to members via Avant’s telephone call service.
- Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
- Processing invoices, monthly billings, and MasterCard reconciliations.
The successful applicant will have:
- Previous demonstrated experience in an administrative position in an insurance or legal environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fast and accurate typing skills.
- The ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and show attention to detail.
- A high level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and
- Experience in preparing and maintaining case files.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and efficient with great technical skills and a real passion for providing exceptional support.
At Avant, our people are the centre of everything we do for our members. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to enable you to make a difference, learn, and grow in your career.
For further information, please contact Lisa Craddock, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on lisa.craddock@avant.org.au.
Please note: Avant Mutual is a vaccinated employer. Prior to the commencement of your employment by Avant, you are required to be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus or have a medical certificate stating that you cannot receive a Covid-19 vaccination for valid medical reasons.