Worker's Compensation PIAWE Lead

Job Description:

Why join DXC Technology

DXC's Insurance Software and BPS (ISB) helps insurers around the world modernize and run their core operations at scale by combining deep industry expertise, proven software platforms, and innovative AI-driven solutions. A global market leader in core insurance platforms, ISB delivers solutions across policy administration, claims, billing, analytics, and digital engagement supporting Life & Annuity, Property & Casualty, and Specialty insurance markets. You’ll directly shape how the world's leading insurers operate by helping to transform the policy, underwriting, and claims systems that millions of people rely on every day.

The National PIAWE Team Leader is responsible for leading a dedicated team of PIAWE specialists. This role focuses on day-to-day leadership, oversight, coaching, and ensuring compliance while fostering a strong culture of customer service and teamwork.

The National PIAWE Team Leader is responsible for leading the PIAWE program ensuring the accurate calculation of Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings (PIAWE) to support weekly compensation payments for injured team members across Australia. This involves detailed analysis of pre-injury earnings and ensuring all assessments comply with relevant state legislation, regulations and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

People Management

Lead and manage a team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.

Coach and mentor team members to improve skills, knowledge, and outcomes.

Deliver ongoing training and development initiatives to build team capability.

Claims Management

Understand all self-insurance and business requirements for effective case management and PIAWE calculations.

Provide expert technical support to the team, ensuring accurate and timely claim decisions aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Oversee the end-to-end processing of PIAWE, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Customer Service

Respond promptly and professionally to phone calls and queries from key stakeholders, ensuring high-quality customer service.

Provide guidance and support to Case Managers in managing challenging stakeholder interactions relating to weekly and ongoing entitlements.

Support team members in handling difficult communications while maintaining service excellence.

Risk and Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with all applicable workers’ compensation legislation, self-insurance requirements, and organisational policies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory changes and ensure this is communicated effectively within the team.

Proactively identify potential risks and manage risks related to claims and collaborate on mitigation strategies.

Teamwork & Coaching

Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment that fosters open communication, shared learning, and collective accountability.

Lead and facilitate team meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive team development.

Promote collaboration, accountability, and ongoing improvement within the team by providing coaching, feedback, and support that enhances both individual and team performance.

The skills you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you should have:

Education:

Territory or relevant qualification in a health or related field (highly desirable)

Experience :

Demonstrated experience leading teams within self-insured workers’ compensation schemes or similar environments.

Proven expertise in managing workers’ compensation claims under self-insurance frameworks, including compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.

Proven experience in calculating PIAWE in different jurisdictions

Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.

Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Strong knowledge of medical and paramedical terminology and injury treatment processes.

Competencies:

Analytical Skills: Ability to assess complex information and make informed decisions.

Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills with a focus on accuracy.

Problem-solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Empathy: Understanding the challenges injured workers face and providing compassionate support.

Our culture and benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice . #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include;

Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University.

We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC.

More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave.

Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days.

Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family.

And of course, all the basics; novated leasing, discounted health insurance, paid parental leave and many other discounts.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities .

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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