Senior Associate, Work & Skills Consulting

AU019 Mercer Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for its Work & Skills team, based in Australia with options in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week, and involves contributing to organisation design, workforce planning and HR strategy projects.

You will work across public and private sector clients, shaping the future of work through strategy development, delivery and leadership change.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: organisation design, workforce planning, HR strategy and transformation
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively through ambiguity
• Project coordination or project management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and active listening skills
• Sense-making skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations
• A willingness to learn and share expertise with others
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Support client projects through sound project management and clear follow-through to help deliver agreed outcomes
• Contribute to analysis and problem-solving that helps connect business strategy with workforce strategy
• Prepare high-quality deliverables and recommendations that add value for clients and the team
• Assist with thought leadership on the future of work, jobs and skills
• Use AI and other productivity tools to work efficiently and support quality delivery
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and positive team culture

Job description

Marsh is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for its Work & Skills team, based in Australia with options in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week, and involves contributing to organisation design, workforce planning and HR strategy projects.

You will work across public and private sector clients, shaping the future of work through strategy development, delivery and leadership change.