Consultant - Environment Health and Safety - Melbourne or Perth

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity 

We are looking for Consultants, with 3 to 5 years of experience, to join our growing national health and safety consulting team based in Melbourne or Perth 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.  

Your key responsibilities 

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, 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.

 Skills and attributes for success 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in health and safety management systems, construction and engineering, 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.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• 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 offer 

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  
• Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

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

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