Principal, Risk Management Marsh | Perth | Hybrid | 12-month contract (maternity leave cover)
Marsh is seeking a Principal – Risk Management for a 12-month parental leave contract in Perth. This role is central to delivering high‐quality risk advisory and insurance program outcomes for a portfolio of complex and priority clients, while supporting growth, profitability, and client satisfaction.
What you will do
* Develop, implement and manage tailored risk management and insurance programs aligned to each client's risk profile, risk appetite, contractual obligations, and operating environment.
* Lead end-to-end program delivery including risk assessment, strategy, placement support, renewals, and ongoing optimisation.
* Provide technical, strategic and consultative advice across major insurance classes and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders through structured governance, regular engagement, and clear reporting.
* Support the broader team by coaching junior colleagues and contributing to best practice delivery.
What's in it for you
* A 12-month contract supporting high‐profile risk management clients.
* A collaborative, inclusive team with flexible hybrid working.
* Access to Marsh capability, tools, and professional development support.
What you need to have
* Demonstrated experience delivering risk management and insurance program design and management for corporate clients.
* Strong client service mindset with the ability to translate risk insights into practical, business‐aligned solutions.
* Sound commercial acumen, planning capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
What makes you stand out
* 5+ years' experience in insurance broking and/or risk management with strong technical breadth.
* Proven capability managing complex accounts and driving strong renewal and program outcomes.
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
* Tier 1 compliance (tertiary qualification beneficial but not mandatory).
Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh 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. 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 commencing of employment. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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