WHS Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our JLT Public Sector team at Marsh. This role will be based in Brisbane. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of occasional working in the office, remote and maximising time at client sites. If you have previously worked in a safety role at a council and looking for a fresh challenge, this unique consulting opportunity within our JLT Public Sector business is your chance to make a real difference. You’ll be supporting Member Councils of the Local Government Workcare Self-Insurance Scheme (LGW) by delivering practical, impactful health, safety and wellbeing solutions across Queensland. Join a collaborative team where your local government experience will be valued and your ideas will help shape safer workplaces for communities. We will count on you to: Provide clients with strategic and operational solutions to health, safety and wellbeing Develop and/or review safety management system components for clients Prepare and assist member Councils through the safety management system audits Develop and foster relations at all levels within Council Work as part of a team for key client projects through a variety of targeted initiatives What you need to have: Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety or a related discipline, or nearing completion in a relevant tertiary qualification Experience with the development and implementation of safety management systems Experience working under a Self-Insurance model including experience with working under the National Audit Tool, preferred but not essential Current QLD Drivers License is required at all times Be a solution focused thinker with the ability to deliver operational system outcomes for our clients Ability to engage, influence and motivate through well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (including ability to tailor communications to suit a broad range of clients) Ability to foster and sustain client relationships Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage own workload and competing priorities to meet deadlines Travel within Queensland will be required What makes you stand out: Experience working with Local Government clients or within the public sector Knowledge of the National self-insurer OHS management system audit tool/process Previous experience in a consulting environment Experience balancing work/life in a hybrid/remote/onsite consulting work environment 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 Applications can 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 commencement of employment. Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Marsh Risk, 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.