Senior Consultant- Environmental Health and Safety

Senior Consultant- Health and Safety

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.

You will work under the mentorship of our industry renowned team leaders, and closely with our clients in Oceania to help diagnose and address health and safety challenges, designing and implementing the right solutions based on evidence-based 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.  

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm- Melbourne

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 and safety. Your responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of projects involving physical and psychosocial risk management, strategy, management system design, 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 and safety on the 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 

• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in health and safety management systems, auditing, risk management, strategy, and stakeholder engagement, or equivalent operational health and safety experience.


• Experience in the professional services/consulting industry


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.


• The ability to contribute to multiple projects and deadlines.


• A curious mindset, strong desire to learn, grow and upskill.


• Genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing.


• Excellent 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 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, human factors, or business will be highly regarded.


• Exemplar Global Auditor qualifications and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are desirable but not required.


• Understanding of the design and implementation of EHS management systems.


• EHS audit experience.


• Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain it is desirable but not essential.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. 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 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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 [email protected] 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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