Liability Risk Adviser

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Adelaide office:

Liability Risk Advisor

What can you expect?

JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies) is the appointed Scheme Manager to the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme (LGAMLS).  The LGAMLS provides the broadest and most extensive civil liability protection to its Members which are Local Government Councils and prescribed bodies. As the Scheme Manager, JLT Risk Solutions manages Claims, provides risk advice and delivers risk management services for all of Local Government in South Australia.  

JLT Risk Solutions has managed the LGAMLS for over 30 years and is committed to achieving excellence in liability claims management and risk advice to the Local Government sector. It is widely recognised as one of the most effective and successful discretionary mutual funds in Australia, consistently delivering value for money risk protection and services to its members.

In this role, you will be joining a small team of Liability Risk Advisors and will jointly be a trusted resource that Members will refer to when seeking advice on the complex Local Government legal and regulatory environment. Working in a dedicated team you will be a team player committed to providing clients with first class service.

What is in it for you?

Marsh strongly believes in âFeeling comfortable bringing your whole self to work is a fundamental right of every colleagueâ. We offer the following benefits to our employees, so they feel valued each day at work:

• Leading training and development program
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation.
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues.

We will count on you to:

• Support Divisional Manager in complying with delivery of LGAMLS KPIâs and other key objectives as set out in the LGA SA Mutual Board Strategy
• Assist with the timely production and delivery of the quarterly LGA SA Mutual Board reports and any other Board related documentation
• Monitor the Local Government Legal and Regulatory Compliance environment working closely with Divisional Manager, Manager-Claims, LGA and LGAMLS Legal Panel
• Support together with the Divisional Manager, the LGA in the management of specific risk and/or LGAMLS funded projects associated with sector  
• Manage and monitor the Risk Register and participate in the development of internal (RM) systems
• Target information and training needs of Members and provide assistance via LGAMLS Forums and workshops, LGA courses and legal seminars
• Participate in Council/Member risk profiling performance
• Assist and support the sector, Councils and Members to develop and implement risk profile and mitigation strategies.

What you need to have: 

• Experience in working with Local/State government across Risk, Governance and strategy would be an advantage
• Degree in Law/ Risk & Governance or equivalent would be an advantage (Not essential)
• Exceptional relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as a part of a team
• Ability to travel to metropolitan and regional locations as required
• Ability to pass a relevant police and background check
• Valid driver license.

Marsh is the worldâs leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family.

Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.com, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search âMarshâ under endorsed employers.

Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.