Ohs Consultant

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in our Melbourne office:

OHS Consultant.

• Full time permanent role.
• Based in Victoria (Melbourne or regional).
• Reputable Global Leader.

About the role:

A unique safety consulting opportunity currently exists within our Victorian consulting practice. The role entails working within a team of specialist safety consultants delivering OHS services including risk assessments, incident investigations, workplace inspections and providing advice and support to clients on all matters relating to OHS.

As a Consultant within the practice, key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clients with strategic and operational solutions to their OHS and risk management needs.
• Establishing and developing relationships with key client contacts.
• Working as part of a team for key client projects to reduce incidents through OHS programs.
• Excellent written advice and report writing whilst ensuring deadlines are met on time and in scope.
• Documenting all communications to enable effective reporting to clients on performance.
• Conducting online and onsite visits to assess risk and provide advice.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

• A minimum Certificate IV in OHS.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in safety, health and/or related disciplines is highly regarded.
• Prior experience working in a safety role is highly regarded.
• A solid understanding of Victorian OHS legislation and risk management.
• Ability to learn new technology and online systems is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• A current driver licence and own vehicle.
• Experience and speciality in mental health is highly desirable.

Crucial to your success in this role is the ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, influence and build credible relationships at all levels, both internally and with clients.  Strong organisation and planning skills, as well the ability to work with high levels of initiative and to strict deadlines are essential in this role.

The opportunity to work on client sites will frequently be offered and some overnight travel, where relevant for projects, will be required (expenses reimbursed).

About Marsh:

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan 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.

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.

Please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check including criminal record check, previous employment history and financial stability. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.

At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family.

Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.com, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search “Marsh” under endorsed employers.