Job Description

Company

Marsh

Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our JLT Public Sector team, part of our risk business at Marsh. This role will be based in Melbourne. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Senior Consultant you will be part of the Risk Team, and our mission is simple - We help make communities safer, protect community assets, and work to reduce the impact of claims on our Mutual and Member clients.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager – Risk, the Senior Consultant is a hands-on, client facing position, responsible for developing and delivering a wide range of risk services with local and state government clients. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and maintain relationships with Leaders and Senior stakeholders within councils and play a strategic role in the direction of the business.

At Marsh, we believe that bringing your whole self to work is a fundamental right. We go above and beyond to ensure our colleagues feel valued every day:

• Join a Global Leader: Work within a multi-national insurance broking and risk advisory company, offering clients a wide range of specialist services.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a great team environment with sociable and supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
• Modern Workplace: Enjoy a modern and vibrant work environment with flexibility to balance your office and home life.
• Grow as a Risk Professional: Learn as part of an experienced risk consulting team and wider integrated Insurance, Claims Management and Broking business.

We will count on you to:

• Manage the provision of impactful advice, both oral and written to Member staff and executives, primarily on operational, business resilience, property, liability and professional indemnity risk issues.
• Contribute to developing and delivering education, guidance and assurance tools that assist members manage specific risk management issues.
• Target the training needs of Members, lead in delivering seminars., workshops and training.
• Apply your clear and effective communication, and critical thinking skills to help Member staff solve problems.
• Build your reputation as a trusted adviser – who understands risk in the Public Sector context and who can offer clear, practical and actionable risk management advice.
• Be available to travel within Victoria and Tasmania, which will from time to time require overnight trips.

What you need to have:

• Deep real world - practical experience applying risk management philosophies and practices.
• Proven ability to plan and execute policy and operational level consulting/advisory projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the law as it relates to civil liabilities etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk as it relates to property and assets.
• Proven ability to co-ordinate and participate in seminars and workshops for members, training skills and the ability to effectively manage meetings and groups.

What makes you stand out?

• You are a natural problem solver and communicator who can enable informed decision making.
• Knowledge of liability, insurance and claims management.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• Your passion for community safety and resilience.
• Your experience in, or working with Local Government.

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.

Please apply using the link below, 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 commencement of employment.

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.