Working at QBE
What we’re looking for
QBE focuses on ensuring our employees, both present and future, are recognised for their unique experiences, and evaluated according to their relevant skills, qualifications, abilities and aptitude.
We look for people who:
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demonstrate capability and technical knowledge
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show integrity and respect for each other
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have a committed work ethic and an ability to work well with others
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are energetic and passionate about building customer relationships
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can embrace challenge and are committed to developing their future careers
We believe that success comes not only from doing what is good for our customers and our shareholders, but also for our employees.
Your performance, reward and benefitsQBE offers competitive pay, rewards and benefits, with practices varying in each regional location. We believe there is a clear link between rewarding our employees for sustained performance and the creation of value for shareholders.
QBE’s performance and reward policies aim to attract, motivate and retain talented people. We are committed to effective performance management through regular face-to-face feedback, review and open communication.
Pay and reward are differentiated and aligned to business and individual contribution. We recognise that everyone’s contribution is different, and ensure our incentives recognise and reward individual and team performance.
Whichever country in which you work, your benefits and leave entitlements will be locally competitive, and comply with relevant legal requirements.
Your career path with QBEAs a valued employee, you will be provided with regular, structured feedback through QBE’s performance management process. The process provides opportunity for honest and open two-way dialogue, to assist in building your career and identifying areas for personal and professional development.
The diversity of the QBE business offers many opportunities for advancement and growth. Our preference is to ‘foster and grow’ QBE's potential from within. Employees are encouraged to develop their capabilities in accordance with their chosen career direction and the needs of the business. So, if you share this ambition, and are energetic and passionate, you’ll find support every step of the way.
Culture and values With many people joining QBE around the world, awareness of the QBE way of behaving or ‘doing things’ is fundamental to our success. Our teams are aligned with the ‘Essential Behaviours - OPENUP QBE’. These behaviours are the major drivers of our culture, values and vision. They are the ‘glue’ that binds us together because they create a framework that spans the diversity of the Group.
QBE encourages responsibility, independence and open-thinking, within a structure of devolved decision making in each region. Local workplace policies and procedures ensure that the work environment is safe, fair, challenging and rewarding. Regions and business units are given clear goals, guidelines and levels of authority within which to manage their businesses.
