Motor Assessor New
- Manage vehicle repairs ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.
- Accurately assess vehicle damage and provide repair quotes.
- Build and maintain relationships with the smash repair industry.
If you have a background in motor assessing, vehicle estimating or repair quoting, this is an opportunity to put your industry expertise to work in a rewarding role with a leading Australian insurer!
Budget Direct have multiple positions across Melbourne intheir Altona and Sunshine assessment centres.
The Benefits
- Total remuneration package up to AUD $140,000 (incl base, super and company car)
- Up to 10% TFO Performance Bonus ($$$)
- Paid training (8 weeks)
- Company phone and laptop / tablet provided
- Additional days of leave – you’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually
- Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year
- Paid parental leave
- Continuous development opportunities
- Insurance discounts & employee benefits
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Motor Assessing Manager, the Motor Assessor's primary responsibility is to manage vehicle repairs, ensuring they are safe, cost-effective and completed in a timely manner, while adhering to all A & G policies and guidelines.
- Accurately assess vehicle damage to determine cost effective and safe repairs using the correct repair method.
- Provide excellent service to our customers both on the phone and in person.
- Undertaking vehicle assessments in line with underwriting terms & conditions & claims protocols.
- Writing accurate assessment reports, negotiating correct scope & costs for vehicle repairs
- Build and maintain professional relationships with the smash repair industry and other stakeholders
Skills & Experience
- Cert III in Panel Beating or Automotive Spray-Painting is essential
- Computer/technology competence (skills testing may be required)
- Ability to thrive in fast paced high pressure environments and ambition to grow alongside the business
- Ability to prepare damage repair quotes and estimations (training provided)
- You will be required to complete background checks and proof of full working rights in Australia to be able to work in Insurance
Our Client:
Budget Direct is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia starting their operations in 1999.
A multi award-winning company who prides themselves on their work life balance and employee happiness with offices and assessment centres across the country.
How to apply
If you are interested in this new opportunity please apply directly, or for a confidential discussion please contact Katrina Miranda on 0432 391 158 from Fuse Recruitment or email at kmiranda@fuserecruitment.com
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the insurance industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a broking, underwriting or claims professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!
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Consultant
Katrina Miranda
Recruitment Resourcer
0432 391 158
kmiranda@fuserecruitment.com
Reference number: BH-39249
Profession:InsuranceAssessment
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 28th Sep, 2026
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