About Netwealth
Netwealth isn't just a company. We're shaping the future of wealth in Australia. Our award-winning platform and NextGen technology empower advisers and investors to achieve more, and we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's most innovative FinTech businesses.
Since 1999, we've grown rapidly by challenging the status quo. We move fast, think big, and stay agile. Free from unnecessary bureaucracy so we can deliver smarter solutions for our clients and create real impact.
But what truly sets us apart? Our people. We're a team of curious, optimistic and courageous individuals who collaborate to make life better for more Australians. We value authenticity, and agility, and we believe in creating an environment where you can do your best work, grow your career, and feel part of something meaningful.
If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, where innovation is celebrated, and where you can help shape a brighter financial future, join us at Netwealth.
The opportunity
Our Claims & Estates team supports the assessment and administration of deceased member accounts across Wrap and Super, alongside Permanent Incapacity, Terminal Illness and Financial Hardship claims.
The team also supports group insurance applications and amendments, group and retail insurance claims, insurer relationships and insurance product management.
We’re looking for an experienced Team Leaderto lead this specialist team.
You’ll bring extensive hands-on Claims & Estates experience and use that expertise to coach your team, navigate complex and escalated cases, maintain strong technical and quality standards, and ensure we continue delivering accurate, timely and thoughtful outcomes for clients and advisers.
The role combines people leadership with hands-on superannuation and death claim technical expertise.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of the Claims & Estates team, creating an environment where people feel supported, accountable and confident in the decisions they make.
You’ll:
Lead, coach and develop your team, providing regular feedback, guidance and a strong day-to-day leadership presence.
Be a technical point of reference across superannuation, death claims, systems, controls and complex or high-risk matters.
Provide hands-on support with escalations and help your team work through technically complex cases.
Oversee workloads, queues and priorities to ensure service commitments and quality standards are met.
Balance customer outcomes, accuracy, turnaround times, operational risk and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
Identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities to improve processes, workflows and ways of working.
Support the implementation of operational and system changes and help your team successfully embed them.
Identify and appropriately escalate incidents, breaches and control issues.
Partner with your Manager and internal stakeholders to solve problems and deliver strong operational outcomes.
The experience we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who already understands the complexities of this environment and can bring genuine technical credibility to the team.
You'll bring:
Extensive experience in Claims & Estates is essential.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience within superannuation or financial services.
Strong technical knowledge of death benefit and insurance claim processes, systems and controls.
Experience leading or supporting a team within an operational environment.
The ability to coach team members through technical matters, complex cases and quality standards.
A sound understanding of regulatory, compliance and operational risk requirements, including superannuation legislation, AML/CTF, CDD and privacy requirements relevant to Claims & Estates.
Strong judgement, organisation, communication and problem-solving capability.
The ability to balance service delivery with quality, risk and customer outcomes.
RG146 compliance is required.
A tertiary qualification in Business, Finance or a related discipline would be advantageous.
We specifically need someone with established Claims & Estates experience who understands death benefit and insurance claims and can confidently provide technical leadership from day one.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What success looks like
You’ll build a team that is connected, supported and technically confident. Service and quality standards are consistently met, complex matters are increasingly resolved within the team, operational changes land smoothly, and you’re known as a reliable leader who can balance people, customers, risk and delivery
Life At Netwealth
At Netwealth, we believe a fulfilling career is built on growth, balance, and belonging. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of life because when you thrive, so do we.
We're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's top 5 companies for Career Development (endorsed by WORK180). From further education and diverse training opportunities to strong support for internal mobility. Your career can grow here.
Our flexible hybrid model supports balance, with just 4 days in the office each fortnight. When you’re in, you’ll enjoy working from one of our modern, thoughtfully designed spaces across Australia – including our state-of-the-art Melbourne CBD office. All locations feature contemporary facilities to make your day comfortable, and in Melbourne, you’ll also enjoy perks like end-of-trip amenities and daily breakfast to make your commute easier.
We offer benefits designed for your wellbeing and personal development, including;
Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts and financial wellbeing services
A vibrant culture: social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Development and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group and Carers Group
Community Impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group
We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing and cultural initiatives. And we're certified by WORK180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Places to Work.
If you're excited by the opportunity but don't meet every requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows people often hesitate unless they tick every box. We value potential and passion just as much.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Contact us at talent@netwealth.com.au
Apply now and help us shape a brighter financial future!
