Consultant and Senior Consultant - EHS - Climate Change and Sustainability

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World? 

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. 

The opportunity 

We are looking for Senior Consultants (with 3 to 5 years of professional experience) to join our growing national health and safety consulting team based in Melbourne on either a full or part-time basis.

You will work under the mentorship of our industry renowned team leaders, and closely with our clients in Oceania to strategically diagnose health, safety and wellbeing challenges, designing and implementing the right solutions based on better practice and risk-based approaches. A key strength of our team is how we apply our diversity of skillsets and professional backgrounds to build the right solutions for our clients based on their specific needs.  

What’s in it for you?

You will work in a leading national team of multidisciplinary health, safety and wellbeing professionals assisting organisations across a range of industries to transform their approach to health, safety and wellbeing. Your responsibilities include: 

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of projects involving physical and psychosocial risk management, strategy, governance, audit and analytical frameworks, culture change and leadership, to help clients succeed and navigate complex operating and regulatory environments. 
• Contributing to a collaborative and high performing team environment underpinned by coaching and development, while applying technical expertise of health, safety and wellbeing to direct project teams on delivery of EY’s health and safety services. 
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and clients, including providing guidance and coaching to Graduates and Consultants.

 What we’re looking for 

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.  

To qualify for the role, you have:

• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in health and safety management systems, auditing, risk management, process safety, property risk, dangerous goods, professional services/consulting industry, or equivalent operational health and safety experience. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• A curious mindset, strong desire to learn, grow and upskill.
• Genuine interest in health, safety and/or wellbeing.
• Problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Proactive approach to take initiative and identify new opportunities.
• Experience working well as part of a high-performing team.
• The ability to travel intra and interstate as required

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and safety, engineering, environmental or health sciences (e.g., psychology), human factors, or business will be highly regarded

• Exemplar Global Auditor qualifications and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are desirable but not necessary. 
• Understanding of the design and implementation of EHS management systems.
• EHS audit experience.

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build

EY | Building a better working world  

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.