Acenda
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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(43 ratings)
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    2.8(43 ratings)
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    1.0
    Case Consultant
    Aug 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Average. I probably shouldn't have left my previous employer.
    The good thingsThe other case consultants I worked with were very nice to deal with. We helped eachother through the over time and crazy hours which isn't what's disclosed on application, I was lead to believe it was 40hours / full time role. But it's almost double that. The building is fairly modern and clean. The technology isn't great, but they do have an IT dept that's quite responsive. Depending on your manager, some teams are allowed an RDO.
    The challengesThe programs don't align with the functions we need to do our job properly. High portfolio counts which makes over time unavoidable. Management aren't supportive, they tell the team that's the role to make us feel like the dysfunction is normal and they constantly ask what cases consultants can close, most times the customer still requires support. You really must mitigate between satisfying your management team and helping the customer out. The pay is industry standard. We lose good consultants to neighbouring organisations due to lack of successful retention which ultimately leads to more work (as you are expected to then take on their portfolio) The training was poor, so if you have a good senior, you really need to learn off them as much as possible.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Representative
    Aug 2023
    Docklands VIC 30081 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall a great company to work, opportunity for growth
    The good thingsGreat team, supportive TL, great company to work for
    The challengesCustomer could be not happy waiting to have enquiry dealt with as it was a call centre
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Development
    Mar 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Significant career development at the cost of mental wellbeing.
    The good thingsAmbitious leadership team, lots of development opportunities and ability to come in on the ground floor of new initiatives
    The challengesAlways in firefighting or warfare mode trying to get more done with less resources than is reasonably possible.
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Team Member
    Nov 2022
    Gone downhill since new management stepped in
    The good thingsPre-covid, culture and engagement. Genuinely felt welcomed from the beginning
    The challengesSenior management don't care. The put on a whole song and dance about listening to staff, which I guess they do, because they know what we don't want, and do it anyway
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    IT Manager
    Apr 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If you want an energetic switched on IT team, don't work at MLC.
    The good thingsThe immediate team was they only good thing. Established some lifelong friendships
    The challengesInept management, no sense of direction or ownership, they stick their heads in the sand and pretend things will magically improve.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Technology Manager
    Oct 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great opportunities if you want to be part of change, the negative people have left and the collaborative culture is shining through.
    The good thingsMLC is going through alot of change, it has renewed focus post separation from NAB. Easily the most collaborative environment I have worked with great people.
    The challenges- semi outsourced environment but that's changing - some legacy bank style processes but that is changing
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Consultant
    Sep 2021
    A good career step but dont get stuck here.
    The good thingsBuilding in Melb is in a great location. Some great people in the business, good backstory to be there for customers. Opportunities to be part of change
    The challengesEx NAB management- stale and lots of turnover across the business and esp leadership. Alot of micro management and can be toxic.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Case Consultant
    Aug 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Led to believe role was all about customer but was really all about financial closure targets. Even when using your brain & disclosing concerns about vulnerable customers, your concerns are dismissed over financial closure concerns. Why bother thinking when you’re made to feel like a well paid payments officer?
    The good thingsWell organised for COVID and providing staff with required equipment.
    The challengesHorrible case management system, pressure from above meant decisions made irrationally without listening to case consultants.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Sep 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Horrendous, do not even consider....
    The good thingsRead the 1-2 star reviews. The 5 star ratings have clearly been written by HR employees.
    The challengesWarning - This is not a company that you want to work for.
    14 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Consultant, Talent Acquisition
    Jun 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Definitely an employer of choice!
    The good thingsMLCL is the most flexible workplace I have ever worked in. The culture is inclusive, collaborative and friendly. It is a joy to be a part of the People team, working with such clever and kind people.
    The challengesNothing that comes to mind.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Consultant
    Jun 2020
    current employee
    It is undeniably one of the most balanced and transparent organisations I've worked for.
    The good things- The autonomy given to me and the ability to be exposed to broader pieces of work/scope outside my role is limitless. As the organisation is evolving and changing, there are many processes that can be uplifted or refined. If you see a gap in it, and willing to put your hands up to own that process, your performance will most definitely be recognised for it. - The work/life balance I've got in this role is also the most I've got anywhere else. You are a 100% trusted to manage your own time and personal commitments as long as deliverables are met. I have not once been questioned where I am or what am I doing in the middle of the work day. - Senior management are also highly transparent with key information disseminated in a very timely manner, in good times or bad. This gives me the trust that they are doing their best.
    The challenges- As the entire life insurance sector is undergoing challenging times, the business as a whole has been very prudent in their spending. Thus, there may not be the luxury of having sophisticated platforms/tools to simplify/automate day to day processes.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Jun 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best role of my career to date!
    The good thingsMLCL is in a really unique position of having 130+ years of history, but also having the opportunity to reestablish itself post separation from NAB 4 years ago. As a result, the opportunity for every employee to have a huge impact on the future of the organisation is unprecedented. The depth and breadth of experience you gain here is something you won't get at other organisations. There is genuine flexibility and despite the insurance industry having had a difficult 18 months, the pragmatism and employee centric response of the organisation has been truly impressive. Lots of new senior leadership is placing us in very good stead for the future. Being a member of the global Nippon Life Insurance group is a real positive.
    The challengesIt's a challenging time for all businesses at the moment and MLCL is not immune. There have been a number of changes and difficult decisions to be made and that will continue for the next little while. Change is the new norm though, so if you can see challenges as opportunities and you truly want to have an impact, this wont worry you.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Policy Administrator
    Apr 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    would never recommend anyone work here
    The good thingssome of the people, and the table tennis
    The challengesmanagement are an absolute joke, training is atrocious, support is almost non existant
    7 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    Good flexibility but bad leadership.
    The good thingsGreat people at line level.
    The challengesSenior management have made very bad technology decisions which are now coming home to roost.
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Network SME
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    MLCL is undergoing transformation still and it is a good place to learn but not a good place for gaining hands-on experience as a network engineer and the overhead dealing with TechM can be high.
    The good thingsThere are a few new network technology adopted within the data centre like VMWare NSX, Cumulus Linux with spine-leaf design etc..
    The challengesThe Infrastructure is outsourced to Tech Mahindra and it is very challenging to get things quickly done with a lot of overheads and sometimes it can be very frustrating.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Mar 2020
    Pretty good - growth personally and opportunity available for those who grab it
    The good thingsCulture, and opportunity
    The challengesTechnology limitations
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Insurance Specialist
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Good work culture. Management could be better. It’s all about networking and who you know
    The good thingsADO’s, very good chill culture, meet lots of good people, growth
    The challengesMoving up, getting support from team leaders
    2.0
    Claims Consultant
    Mar 2020
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Not a good place to work at
    The good thingsWorking form home and flexibility around working hours
    The challengesNo support, no career progression, high expectations, no loyalty to staff, high staff turnaround
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Quality Assurance Role
    Mar 2020
    Great vibe and people, positive environment with room for improvement
    The good thingsDiversity and flexibility in working arrangements
    The challengesCascading of information from management and HR about personnel changes
    2.0
    Retention Officer
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Difficult company to work for
    The good thingsLocation is good as it is central
    The challengesNo flexibility when it comes to work/life. Management changes changed the working environment.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Analyst
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Not great! Depends under who you are working with!!
    The good thingsThe flexibility of working from home for some staff members is a plus.
    The challengesWork is not distributed equally among staff members
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Analyst
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging environment but some lovely people.
    The good thingsThere are some lovely people at MLC Life Insurance. I have made friends for life. The company is going through a huge transformation and there are plenty of challenges to tackle.
    The challengesThere are decisions made at a high level which just don’t translate well into practicable actions and processes. This makes doing day to day work difficult as there are plenty of conflicting directions to address.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Project Coordinator
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Friendly staff, excellent pay, high staff turn over, poor leadership and management.
    The good thingsFriendly staff Excellent pay Respectable work/life balance
    The challenges- High staff turn over. - Poor management direction. - Toxic work environment
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Senior Business Analyst
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Stay away from it
    The good thingsI am no longer there
    The challengesIt is poisonous for those who are enthusiastic about good work and humanity
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Manager
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A conflicted workplace.
    The good thingsChallenging work, varied.
    The challengesNever enough desks or meeting rooms.
    4.0
    Release Team
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work.
    The good thingsGreat team and very skilled staff
    The challengesToo many dependencies
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    SBA
    Nov 2019
    Bad management - no respect
    The good thingsGood people that were pushed away by bad management
    The challengesBad set up of project that has a high percentage of failure
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Customer Service Representative
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Pass the problem on
    The good thingsMy team were good to work with
    The challengesOver worked old systems, project blow outs
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Contractor
    Sep 2019
    Huge cultural shift required
    The good thingsGreat office location at Collins Square
    The challengesA consulting firm dominated the project
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Administration Role
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Be careful about grabbing a coffee unless it’s your lunch break, you’ll be watched like a hawk.
    The good thingsWorking from home, some colleagues
    The challengesMicro management, being watched my supervisors and management, performance plans were never ending
    5 people found this helpful
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