Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing insurer with a strong values-driven culture and a commitment to excellence. They are seeking an experienced leader to step into the role of Motor Assessing Manager – Quality and Standards, leading a national team responsible for driving consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement in motor assessing practices.
Based ideally in Melbourne (or Sydney or Brisbane), this is a critical role that combines operational oversight, people leadership, and technical acumen.

About the Role
As the Motor Assessing Manager – Quality and Standards, you’ll lead a team of assessors across multiple locations and work closely with senior stakeholders to uphold best-in-class repair methodology, auditing frameworks, and leakage management practices.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role combining operational delivery, coaching and capability building, and business planning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing national team (10 reports)
• Drive consistency in assessing standards and performance KPIs across sites
• Oversee the implementation of auditing strategies and quality assurance systems
• Manage relationships across departments to align people, systems, and processes
• Influence repair methods, leakage metrics, and compliance best practice
• Champion continuous improvement in technical quality and team capability
• Support strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment
• Travel as required nationally to support local teams and conduct site audits

What You Bring to the Role

• Trade qualification in Panel beating, Spray painting, Mechanics, or Cert IV in Motor Vehicle Loss Assessing
• Proven leadership ability is key to this position.
• Diploma of Quality Auditing (BSB50920) or willingness to attain would be a bonus.
• Experience overseeing multi-site operations and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and quote systems
• Calm, professional and collaborative leadership style

What’s In It for you:

• Impressive Salary package + fully maintained vehicle
• Leadership role within a progressive, values-based insurer
• Location Melbourne Sydney or Brisbane also considered
• This is an onsite position.
• National scope with travel and the chance to influence at a strategic level
• Supportive team culture and long-term career growth opportunities

Ready to lead change and raise the standard?
Apply now to be considered for this exciting leadership opportunity with a business that values integrity, innovation, and performance. Please reach out to Lorraine Thompson for a confidential discussion on 0431767528 or email: [email protected]

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