Senior Workplace Risk Director

Willis Towers Watson plc; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Brisbane is seeking an Account Director to lead our Workplace Risk Practice. You will provide strategic consultancy to clients, focusing on workers’ compensation, premium and injury management while developing long-term relationships.

You will guide project delivery, coach junior staff, and identify opportunities to grow the business, helping Willis maintain its leadership in workplace risk services across Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience working for an Employer, Insurer / Agent, or broker in a senior position
• Significant experience working in National Workers Compensation environments
• Premium and Policy management in both Fund States and Risk States
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proven leadership skills and experience in supervising, coaching and mentoring team members
• Proven ability to organise, prioritise, project manage, work well under pressure and balance competing priorities effectively
• Team player with a desire to work in a fast paced environment
• Tertiary qualification and previous experience in consulting desirable

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing key client relationships
• Providing technical and strategic advice on premium, claims and injury management
• Report writing and implementation of client retention strategies
• Identifying new business opportunities for Willis
• Supporting the broader Willis team as a technical expert in Workers’ Compensation
• Monitoring workloads, ensuring account profitability and operational efficiencies
• Managing company profile with industry contacts and strategic relationships
• Active leadership within the consultancy team on cross‑project work

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic advice

Workers' compensation

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Willis Towers Watson in Brisbane is seeking an Account Director to lead our Workplace Risk Practice. You will provide strategic consultancy to clients, focusing on workers’ compensation, premium and injury management while developing long-term relationships.

You will guide project delivery, coach junior staff, and identify opportunities to grow the business, helping Willis maintain its leadership in workplace risk services across Australia.