We are proud to represent our client who is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

About the role

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a significant operational portfolio leading on-road assessing and building repair relationships to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within one of Australia’s most respected and fastest-growing insurance groups.

You will lead a team of ~20 home assessors and 3-4 team leaders, championing a culture of excellence, proactive decision-making, and technical integrity across geographically dispersed operations.

This role is pivotal in delivering strategic uplift within a high-volume, customer-facing environment — improving claim life cycles, strengthening leadership capability, and resetting what “good” and “great” look like across the function.

You'll provide clear direction, coaching and development to your team — ensuring every member understands their role, owns their accountability and has the skills to deliver against business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

- Be directly responsible for leading, coaching and developing the Onraod Home Assessing Team, driving high performance against KPIs, service standards and compliance requirements
- Act as key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across the end-to-end Home value chain to deliver against overall business objectives
- Work closely with the Commercial Manager to vet, procure and govern supplier services within appropriate contractual and compliance frameworks
- Monitor,



audit and manage supplier performance nationally, ensuring adequate capacity, coverage and adherence to procurement protocols and best practice standards
- Act as escalation point for complex negotiations and high-profile disputes, working closely with the Claims Operations Team
- Identify and report on key trends, risks and opportunities within the Home Assessing & Supply team and broader Building Repair industry
- Lead the team through Change Programs while maintaining strong knowledge of market developments, regulatory requirements, systems and products

About You:
- Extensive management experience, including leading teams & having accountability of business results, minimum of 5 years preferred
- Strong knowledge of the Home Assessing, Building Repair & Restoration environment and associated market practices and standards
- Strong commercial acumen and proven capability in the development and execution of strategic programs of work
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders of all levels, along with accurate report writing

What's In It for you?
- Competitive salary package (including vehicle/phone etc).
- Operate with autonomy and influence in a major national insurer undergoing transformational growth.




- Grow and lead a talented, technically strong team with visible impact on business performance.
- Be part of a cooperative leadership group with regular interaction across states.
- Enjoy an empowered culture, clear leadership accountability, and genuine opportunity to make your mark on strategy, people, and performance.

Location & Hybrid Working Based from the Sunshine office, the role requires a strong in office presence (approximately 80%) to drive cultural alignment and team connection. Flexibility will increase over time once stability and performance are achieved. Occasional interstate travel is expected.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to shape the future of home assessing and build capability within a national brand known for excellence and growth, apply today with your cover letter and resume or contact Nicki at Hinchen Recruitment Group in confidence to learn more. Call: [0458 001 260](tel:0458 001 260) or email: [email protected]

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📌 Home Assessing Manager (Sunshine)
🏢 Hinchen Recruitment Group
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