Insurance Manager

• Full time, continuing position located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country
• Tap into your Insurance Manager expertise to drive initiatives that enhance and protect the University
• Base salary from $152,045 plus 17% superannuation

About the team

Internal Audit at the University of Sydney sits at the heart of governance — providing independent assurance, insurance management and investigations across one of Australia's most complex and dynamic institutions. We work directly with senior leadership and the Senate Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, our work is seen and our findings matter.

And the work means something.

The University of Sydney has spent over 170 years empowering brilliant minds from all walks of life to strive for better – for themselves, their communities and their world. Our 2032 Strategy is built on a sense of responsibility to contribute to a better world. Internal Audit helps protect and strengthen that mission. If you're looking for variety, influence and purpose, this is it.

About the opportunity

Join the University of Sydney as an Insurance Manager and play a pivotal role in driving insurance strategy and outcomes that protect the University’s people, assets and operations.

In this role, you will lead the management of the University’s general insurance program (excluding workers compensation). You will apply your professional judgement and expertise to oversee insurance activities, including the annual renewal program, and act as the key point of contact for insurance matters across the University.

You will work closely with our broker, insurers and stakeholders across the University to deliver high-quality outcomes while continuously improving insurance processes in a dynamic and complex organisation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• partner with stakeholders across the University to successfully coordinate and deliver the annual insurance renewal program through to approval and completion
• build and manage strong relationships with brokers, insurers and loss adjusters to effectively oversee claims and achieve positive outcomes
• provide clear, practical and client-focused advice on general insurance matters, supporting informed decision-making at all levels
• analyse insurance and risk data to uncover trends, generate insights and support proactive risk management
• monitor and manage broker performance against contractual requirements and KPIs, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen insurance practices and enhance overall effectiveness.

About you

• tertiary degree in a relevant discipline
• hold a valid National Police Check
• minimum 7–10 years’ experience in insurance management within a large organisational setting, ideally in higher education
• strong understanding of insurance markets, policy structures and claims processes
• experience strengthening organisational insurance capability, including delivering training and awareness initiatives
• ability to interpret complex policies and translate them into clear, practical advice
• excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you’d like to learn more about the role or our approach before applying, we’re happy to have an informal yarn or chat. We want the application process to feel accessible and supportive — please reach out if you’d like to talk it through.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sade Mintah, Recruitment Operations on 86278660 or by email to sade.mintah@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM