" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDesktop Home Assessor | Join a brand new team!\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e South Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdelaide CBD Location - Fully Office Based Role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull Time Permanent Position, Mon-Fri - General Business Hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$100,000 - 124,000 inclusive of Super (Dependent upon experience)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We are currently recruiting for \u003cstrong\u003eDesktop\u0026nbsp;Home Assessors\u003c/strong\u003e on behalf of one of Australia\u0026rsquo;s leading insurance providers. This organisation is behind several well-known insurance brands, operates nationally, and offers excellent career development opportunities, structured training programs, and clear career pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an exciting opportunity to utilise your construction, trades, building, or estimating experience in an office-based role as a Desktop Home Assessor within the Home Claims team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s in it for you?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to join a \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new Adelaide based team\u003c/strong\u003e in a fully office-based role, with a supportive, team-focused culture and strong career development opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive training and clear career progression pathways.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-time permanent salary of $100,000 - $124,000 inclusive of super.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVolunteer leave, an additional paid \"ME\" day, paid parental leave, and the option to purchase \u003cstrong\u003eadditional\u003c/strong\u003e annual leave.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounts on insurance products and selected retail offers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA social and supportive team environment with regular events and activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn office-based opportunity working Monday-Friday across general business hours.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocated in Adelaide CBD. Please note that this is a fully office-based role.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat would the role involve?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs a Desktop Home Assessor, you will manage home insurance claims from assessment through to completion. Using your building and construction knowledge, you will review claim information, assess property damage, determine the required scope of works, and prepare repair and restoration cost estimates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with customers, repairers, builders, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure claims are managed efficiently, repair solutions are practical and cost-effective, and customers are supported throughout the process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing claim documentation, photographs, reports, and quotations to assess property damage.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConducting virtual assessments of damaged properties.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining repair scopes and preparing accurate cost estimates.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating repair costs and outcomes with builders and repair partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging claims through to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding recommendations regarding repairs, cash settlements, and temporary accommodation requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaising with customers and stakeholders to provide updates and manage expectations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat skills do I need?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo be successful in this position, you will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience within the building, construction, trades, assessing, or estimating sectors, with the ability to apply your technical knowledge to property claims.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience reviewing and preparing accurate scopes of work.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA willingness to learn and develop within the insurance industry through a structured training program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to manage both phone-based and administrative tasks while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have the skills required and are interested in proceeding with the opportunity, please click \u0027Apply\u0027 or if you have any questions please email/call Emma @ SMAART Recruitment on emmas@smaart.com.au/0432244813\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475489\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "