WHS Consultant

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Risk Consulting team at Marsh. This role will be based in Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

WHS Consultant

A unique WHS consulting opportunity exists within our national consulting practice. This role is client-focused and will deliver data-driven advisory services and be responsible for end-to-end project delivery. You will translate client needs into actionable safety solutions, apply rigorous risk analysis, and drive measurable safety outcomes.

The WHS consultant role reports to the Managing Consultant. You will join a team of specialist consultants in the delivery of strategic WHS services to a broad range of clients across varied industries.

We will count on you to:

• Build strong and collaborative relationships with clients to support their WHS outcomes
• Provide clients and client executives with solutions to their WHS and risk management concerns
• Analyse client needs through the use of data and analytics as well as listening to client needs
• Recommend suitable strategies, approaches or options based on analysis
• Contribute to proposals and project plans, including tender responses to varying levels of complexity based on client needs
• Participate in projects and deliver against project plans including to scope, time and budget
• Deliver written and verbal reports/advice that is technically accurate, timely and of the highest quality and professional standards

What you need to have:

• Tertiary degree in Work Health and Safety or any relevant field (minimum Cert IV WHS  and relevant experience will be considered)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a dedicated WHS or related role is desirable – less experience in a related role will be considered
• Thorough knowledge of WHS legislation and current issues in WHS
• Understanding and application of risk management principles in the management of WHS hazards
• Strong communication skills: active listening to clients, problem analysis, probing questions, clear explanation of WHS concepts, adapting style to diverse audiences, and building professional rapport.
• Current drivers licence and ability for regional/interstate and overnight travel
• Exemplar Global OHS auditor accreditation (desirable)

What makes you stand out:

• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
• Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Accreditation
• Exemplar Global ISO 9001 Accreditation
• Exemplar Global ISO 14001 Accreditation
• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) Training
• Understanding of HSI Donesafe system

Why join our team:

• Base salary + discretionary bonus
• Quarterly team events
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and on site
• Novated Car Leasing
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Exceptional employee benefits including retailer discounts, heath and wellness benefits
• For going the extra mile to provide exceptional client satisfaction or teamwork, you could be eligible to receive a recognition award on top of your normal compensation, total package or discretionary bonus.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.