About The Role

At TAL, the TPD CoE Claims Technical Specialist plays a pivotal role in contributing to best practice standards and processes for TPD claim assessment and uplifting capability through targeted training and embedding best practice frameworks. 

By guiding complex decision making and strengthening standards across our Group and Individual claims team, this role upholds the integrity of our products and promises we make to customers. It’s an opportunity to drive continuous improvements, build capability, and make a meaningful impact – supporting better outcomes for Australians at the moments that matter most. 

In this role you will

Lead specialist resource and panel governance to ensure high-quality TPD assessment outcomes.
Build team capability through targeted coaching, training, and adoption of best practice frameworks.
Elevate independent medical examination standards through technical reviews and provider oversight.
Influence complex claim decisions using evidence-based insights aligned to TPD policy definitions.
Strengthen governance and compliance by embedding claims standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by leveraging insights and emerging trends to enhance performance and customer outcomes.
10+ years' experience in life insurance claims within technical or leadership roles
Deep expertise in TPD claims and end-to-end assessment processes
Strong knowledge of medico-legal frameworks, ETE, employability and policy definitions
Sound understanding of regulatory requirements including the Life Insurance Code of Practice, ICA and privacy principles
Ability to build capability and confidence in others through training and guidance
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes constructively

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:  

An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  
Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  
Reconciliation Advocates – Read our  Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan . 
We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us  here. —we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.  

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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