Consultant - Environment Health and Safety

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Consultant - Environment Health and Safety

The opportunity

We are looking for Consultants (with 2 to 5 years of professional experience) to join our growing national health and safety consulting team. 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.      

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. 

This role is based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm – Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities 

• 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 look for 

• 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 have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• 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 you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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