Hybrid role based in Sydney, Salary from $133,348 +plus super
Manage a portfolio of large, complex employers
Provide expert underwriting and risk advice
Hybrid role based in Sydney, Salary from $133,348 +plus super
Manage a portfolio of large, complex employers
Provide expert underwriting and risk advice
Job Summary
About The Role
Your work helps create the conditions for safe recovery and sustainable return-to-work outcomes for people and employers across NSW.
As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a key role in managing complex workers compensation policies for some of NSW's largest employers.
You will use your technical expertise to assess risk, ensure premium adequacy and help maintain the long-term sustainability of the workers compensation scheme.
Working closely with employers, brokers and internal stakeholders, you'll provide trusted advice, resolve complex issues and contribute to better outcomes for customers and the broader NSW community.
This is also an chance to share your expertise by coaching colleagues and supporting continuous improvement across the underwriting team.
What You'll Be Working On
Manage a portfolio of large and complex employers, delivering high-quality underwriting and policy management services
Review risk, exposure and premium information to support fair, sustainable and commercially sound outcomes
Provide trusted underwriting advice to employers, brokers and internal stakeholders on complex matters
Lead the resolution of escalated issues and identify opportunities to improve processes and customer outcomes
Coach and mentor underwriters,



supporting capability development and technical excellence across the team
Contribute to audit activities, quality improvements and initiatives that strengthen underwriting performance
Partner with internal teams to support scheme sustainability and positive customer experiences
What You'll Bring
Extensive underwriting experience within workers compensation insurance
Strong judgement and the ability to assess complex risk, exposure and premium scenarios
Experience managing relationships with large employers, brokers or other complex stakeholder groups
Ability to explain technical underwriting concepts and risk issues clearly to a range of audiences
Proven capability to resolve complex issues, identify trends and make informed decisions with confidence
A team-first mindset, demonstrated through collaboration, building trusted relationships and a commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes for customers and the broader NSW community
Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline or equivalent experience gained through underwriting
Eligibility to complete standard pre-employment screening checks
What We Offer
Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Health and wellbeing: Gym subsidies, health checks, and EAP support
Career development:



Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
Employee benefits: Extra leave, health insurance discounts, salary packaging and novated leasing
Inclusive culture: Recognition programs, mental health initiatives and support for hidden disabilities
About Icare
icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW.
Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces.
We protect homes, public assets and essential services, and help manage schemes that need to remain fair, affordable and sustainable for the future.
We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.
We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel they belong, can contribute their best and have the support they need to thrive.
For us, inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve.
If you need adjustments during the process, please note this in your application.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you'll need unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to live and work in NSW.
This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens with a current passport.
As part of our recruitment process, you'll also be asked to complete standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check.
Please note: icare operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept agency introductions.
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📌 Senior Underwriter (Sydney)
🏢 icare NSW
📍 Sydney