Senior WHS Consultant

Marsh Insurance Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Marsh Risk Consulting in Sydney seeks a Senior WHS Consultant to manage multiple WHS projects and deliver practical, evidence-based advice. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office weekly, and involves client liaison, business development and team capability development.

You will lead work packages, coordinate consultants, and contribute to proposals and service improvements, while mentoring junior team members to share knowledge and tools.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS advisory or related consulting role.
• Well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver WHS consulting services including advisory support, risk assessments, audits and training.
• Translate findings into prioritized recommendations and practical steps.
• Lead work packages and projects with planning and progress tracking.
• Coordinate consultants and maintain quality of outputs.
• Build relationships with clients and internal partners.
• Support proposals, client presentations and service improvement.
• Coach junior consultants and share knowledge.

Skills

WHS advisory

Project management

Client management

Risk assessments

Education

Tertiary qualifications in OHS

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health and Safety Consulting team at Marsh Risk Consulting. 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.

The Senior WHS Consultant is a senior role within our national Health and Safety Consulting team. You will manage multiple WHS consulting projects and workstreams, provide practical and evidence-based advice to clients, and help deliver high-quality outcomes. You will also contribute to proposals, business development, capability development and continuous improvement across the team.

We will count on you to:

• Deliver WHS consulting services including advisory support, site and system assessments, risk assessments, audits, management system reviews, training and improvement advice
• Translate client needs and WHS findings into clear, prioritised recommendations and practical next steps
• Lead allocated work packages and projects, including scoping, planning, tracking progress, managing dependencies and reporting on delivery
• Coordinate consultants and technical contributors, delegating work appropriately and reviewing outputs to maintain quality
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal partners through clear communication and reliable delivery
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, research and service improvement initiatives
• Coach and support junior consultants by sharing knowledge, lessons learned and practical tools

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in WHS advisory or a related consulting role
• Well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and current WHS issues
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and time management skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality

What makes you stand out:

• Experience leading WHS projects or workstreams in a client-facing environment
• Capability in mentoring or coaching less experienced colleagues
• Experience contributing to proposals, business development or service development activities

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• 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
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Company:

Description:

Senior WHS Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health and Safety Consulting team at Marsh Risk Consulting. 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.

The Senior WHS Consultant is a senior role within our national Health and Safety Consulting team. You will manage multiple WHS consulting projects and workstreams, provide practical and evidence-based advice to clients, and help deliver high-quality outcomes. You will also contribute to proposals, business development, capability development and continuous improvement across the team.

We will count on you to:

• Deliver WHS consulting services including advisory support, site and system assessments, risk assessments, audits, management system reviews, training and improvement advice
• Translate client needs and WHS findings into clear, prioritised recommendations and practical next steps
• Lead allocated work packages and projects, including scoping, planning, tracking progress, managing dependencies and reporting on delivery
• Coordinate consultants and technical contributors, delegating work appropriately and reviewing outputs to maintain quality
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal partners through clear communication and reliable delivery
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, research and service improvement initiatives
• Coach and support junior consultants by sharing knowledge, lessons learned and practical tools

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in WHS advisory or a related consulting role
• Well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and current WHS issues
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and time management skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality

What makes you stand out:

• Experience leading WHS projects or workstreams in a client-facing environment
• Capability in mentoring or coaching less experienced colleagues
• Experience contributing to proposals, business development or service development activities

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• 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
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

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.