Sedgwick

Senior Marine Surveyor

Sydney (AU) Full time

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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Senior Marine Surveyor

Senior Marine Surveyor

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Marine Surveyor to join the team based in Sydney/ Wollongong/Newcastle/Melbourne /Perth. Reporting to the National Marine Manager. In this senior technical role, you’ll deliver independent, high‑quality marine surveying and loss adjusting services across marine, inland, rail and airfreight risks. You’ll manage complex claims and surveys end‑to‑end, working closely with insurers, brokers and key marine stakeholders while providing coaching and support to junior team members.

Your responsibilities will include:  

  • Conduct marine surveys, damage assessments and loss adjusting for insurance claims

  • Investigate cause, liability and quantum of marine losses

  • Undertake cargo, container, bulk, breakbulk and project cargo inspections

  • Complete marine risk, warranty and condition surveys

  • Prepare clear, accurate reports in line with SLAs and policy requirements

  • Liaise with insurers, brokers, claimants, transporters and other stakeholders

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues

  • Support business development initiatives and client presentations

  • Participate in catastrophe response events as required

About you:  

You’re a self‑motivated marine professional who thrives in a client‑focused, autonomous environment and brings strong technical credibility.

You’ll bring:

  • Diploma or equivalent experience in Marine Surveying

  • Master Mariner, Marine Engineer or Naval Architecture qualifications (or equivalent)

  • Extensive experience in marine surveying and/or loss adjusting

  • Strong knowledge of insurance policy interpretation and claims processes

  • Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills

  • The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

  • A commitment to professional integrity and Sedgwick’s values

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Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer and have been named an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia 2023-2024.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.

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Why Sedgwick?

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.

With such a wide range of services, across multiple business units, we are sure to have an opportunity available that will align with what you are looking for!

Some of the Benefits of working with us are:

  • Hybrid working arrangement. #LI-Hybrid

  • Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University

  • +0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee

  • Domestic and International Career Pathways

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.