Senior OHS Consultant

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client‑facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview Gallagher is a global leader in insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 71,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women. Join Gallagher's Workplace Risk team as a Senior OHS Consultant and make a real difference in helping organisations create safer, healthier workplaces across diverse industries. Reporting to the National Practice Leader, you'll deliver expert OHS consulting services, partnering with clients to design and implement tailored safety solutions that fit their unique needs. You'll work alongside a talented, positive, and driven team of safety professionals in a supportive, goal‑oriented environment.

A day in the Life

Build and improve OHS management systems, from developing policies, procedures and risk strategies to delivering engaging training sessions

Carry out audits, risk assessments, incident investigations (including serious incidents) and psychosocial risk reviews

Use client OHS platforms to manage safety data, documents and records effectively

Collaborate with clients, regulators, legal teams and other stakeholders to drive better safety results

Travel to client sites to understand their challenges and provide hands‑on support

Work with team budgets to plan and deliver projects efficiently, ensuring resources are allocated wisely for maximum safety impact and value

Why this role stands out

Work with a wide variety of clients and industries, no two days are the same

Competitive base salary and performance incentives

Be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team that values innovation and impact

We're looking for someone with

A Bachelor’s degree in OHS, Organisational Psychology or a related field (or a postgraduate qualification in OHS)

Solid experience as a Safety Consultant or in a similar advisory/project leadership role

Deep knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation, modern safety practices (hazard management, incident investigation, risk assessment, training & engagement) and workers’ compensation impacts

Strong track record in leading OHS projects, developing strategies and motivating teams

Strong knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Lead Auditor qualification or working towards Exemplar Global registration

Additional certifications or coursework in safety‑related disciplines (such as Auditing or Occupational Hygiene) will be advantageous

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Great organisation, time management and the ability to deliver under pressure during busy periods

Gallagher Benefits including tuition assistance; career development and training to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks’ Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 1,000+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company’s growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary‑sacred superannuation options.

Apply now Via our careers website, https://www.ajg.com/au/about-us/careers/ or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@ajg.com.au

Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.

Compensation And Benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the

minimum core benefits

you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave

Novated Leasing opportunities

Two paid volunteer days annually

Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Other benefits include

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members

Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions

Peer Support Program

Annual flu vaccinations

Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!

And more...

We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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