National Workers' Compensation Placement Leader

Join our team as the National Workers' Compensation Placement Leader and drive the evolution of our placement function within the Workplace Risk practice. You will lead a high-performing placement team, reporting directly to the Head of Workplace Risk, and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional value to clients across Australia. This is an opportunity for a proven technical expert in workers’ compensation underwriting or placement to shape our market proposition, ensure best-in-class outcomes for clients, and champion innovation and strategic thinking in a dynamic environment.

The Role

• Develop and implement the national placement strategy for workers’ compensation, aligned with the overall Workplace Risk business objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the placement team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and client focus.
• Oversee the placement of all client workers’ compensation programs, ensuring optimal terms, pricing, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Act as the primary escalation point for placement issues, complex negotiations, and market challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, underwriters, and regulatory bodies to ensure market access and influence.
• Drive continuous improvement in placement processes, including the adoption of automation, data analytics, and best practice methodologies.
• Collaborate with client service and consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance and adherence to all regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements.
• Represent the placement function in internal and external forums, contributing to thought leadership and market positioning.
• Support the Head of Workplace Risk with strategic projects and reporting as required.

The Requirements

• Extensive experience in workers’ compensation placement, underwriting, or broking, with a deep understanding of the Australian market and regulatory landscape.
• Proven technical expertise and credibility in workers’ compensation, with the ability to solve complex placement challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications (e.g., ANZIIF, MBA) are highly regarded.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for the company, upholding our values of inclusion, diversity, and client excellence.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus

• Company paid salary continuance insurance

• Life and TPD insurance 

• Hybrid working

• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)

• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to support an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working.  Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. 

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.  If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com