WHS & Risk Team Leader

Marsh; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work culture

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Marsh in Adelaide is seeking an experienced WHS & Risk Team Leader to guide a regional team of Risk & Safety Advisors and service a portfolio of government and member clients.

You will coach staff, drive WHS improvements, assess risks, and foster strong client relationships while acting as a senior contact for complex inquiries.

The role offers hybrid work with travel to regional sites and a focus on continuous improvement in risk management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
• Sound knowledge of South Australian Work Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience with risk management frameworks (ISO 31000 desirable).
• Understanding civil liability concepts in local government.
• Strong stakeholder management with CEOs, senior leaders and staff.
• Current SA driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of regional Risk & Safety Advisors with coaching and oversight.
• Service a portfolio of Scheme Members, delivering WHS and risk functions.
• Strengthen relationships with clients and internal teams to drive growth.
• Act as a senior client contact for complex needs and escalations.
• Support Members to implement WHS strategies and staff training.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

WHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Tools

ISO 31000

Job description

Marsh is seeking an experienced WHS & Risk Team Leader to lead and manage a team of regional Risk & Safety Advisors supporting the local government sector. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll also service a portfolio of member clients—providing expert advice, strengthening relationships, and driving continuous improvement across WHS and risk management practices.

We will count on you to:

• Lead a team of regional Risk & Safety Advisors, providing coaching, mentoring, performance support and day-to-day oversight.
• Directly service a portfolio of Scheme Members, delivering critical WHS and risk functions including evaluating risks and advising on hazard control and liability risk management.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, internal client teams, and third-party stakeholders to deliver best-in-class service and support growth.
• Act as a senior client contact, responding to complex needs and escalations to improve the client experience.
• Support and guide Members to implement and maintain WHS strategies/programs, civil liability risk management initiatives, and staff training.

What you need to have:

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
• Sound knowledge of South Australian Work Health & Safety legislation, principles and practice.
• Proven experience in risk management frameworks and philosophy (knowledge of ISO 31000 is desirable).
• An understanding of civil liability concepts (e.g., contracting, common law) and the risk landscape within local government.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with CEOs, senior leaders, operational teams, and external bodies.
• A current SA driver’s license and willingness to travel to regional areas.

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.