Injury Prevention Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our WorkCare Services team at JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (a company of Marsh). This role will be based in Perth - West Leederville. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd operates as a dedicated business unit within Marsh Pacific, serving over 500 Local Government organisations across Australia with innovative risk financing and management solutions.

We specialise in working with mutual funds and provide tailored services to protect assets, people, and communities.

Our Perth team manages LGISWA, a mutual indemnity scheme owned by 145 Western Australian local governments, catering to their specific needs. This highlights the company's strong expertise and commitment to supporting local government agencies through bespoke risk management initiatives. To learn more please visit www.lgiswa.com.au

What can you expect?

The opportunity at LGIS is an excellent prospect for early career professionals interested in workplace injury prevention and risk management within local government. The role involves delivering injury prevention services aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injuries among staff, contributing to the broader goals of the LGISWA Scheme's Workforce Health & Wellbeing Program.

This position provides valuable learning and development opportunities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with an emphasis on innovation and proactive risk management strategies. The team's strategic focus is on lowering workers' compensation claims and associated costs, making it a meaningful role for those passionate about health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

The successful candidate will also be presented with the opportunity to:

• Support our WA local governments who service our communities

• Opportunity to travel WA, with access to company provided vehicles

• Corporate AMEX card provided for all travel related expenses

We will count on you to:

• Drive a participatory approach to the control of manual task injuries with WA local government sector, complying with WA Code of Practise: Manual Tasks.

• Innovate early intervention and prevention services to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and claim trends.

• Deliver manual task and ergonomic services (office and machinery) across WA (including regional and remote locations).

• Deliver education sessions to WA local government employees to mitigate workers compensation claims and costs.

• Collaborate with internal Client Service Account Managers, WHS / Risk Consultants, Injury Management Consultants, Claims Consultants and Regional Risk Coordinators, to support proactive injury prevention strategies for potential high risk work areas.

• Provision of assistance to the Manager, Workcare Services in developing strategic health and wellbeing/injury prevention service plans that meet the needs of LGIS member organisations.

What you need to have:

• Qualification in Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Ergonomics, WHS or Physiotherapy (Essential)

• Cert IV Training & Assessment (not essential)

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Computer literacy, including skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Outlook

• Effective time management skills

• A willingness to travel across WA to support all local governments who are members of LGIS, supported by a current WA driver's license

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 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.

About Marsh:

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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.