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Job Title


Risk Engineer


Company : QBE Europe


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: EmployeeLocation: MelbourneType: Permanent, full timeHybrid working, happy to talk flexible workingThe OpportunityAs a member of our Risk Solutions team at QBE, based in Melbourne, you''ll contribute to the delivery of industry-leading risk management services. Crafting insurer property & liability risk reports and offering innovative risk mitigation solutions to our esteemed customers will be at the heart of your responsibilities.Your new role:As a Risk Engineer, you will be providing Risk Management Services (RMS) that support effective underwriting decisions and offer customers advice on risk mitigation to minimise the frequency and exposure of potential losses, thereby improving the overall quality of the risk.Services include performing property and liability risk engineering site assessments and producing technical reports to identify exposures. The assessments will provide best practice risk mitigation solutions to customers.Responsibilities include:Conduct comprehensive on-site and virtual surveys to identify exposure to property damage and business interruption, providing detailed risk information to underwriters and risk mitigation advice to customers.Complete thorough desktop and technical reviews, providing risk quality information to underwriters in addition to responding to technical queries.Contribute to risk management insights and training sessions provided to QBE colleagues, customers, and brokers through advice, fact sheets, in-person training, webinars, etc.Collaborate with the QBE team of risk engineers, underwriters, and external service providers, ensuring awareness of emerging risks and mitigation strategiesSupport the delivery of operational plans and risk management services (RMS) within agreed service levels.Plan and manage travel arrangements to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of RMS to customers.About youYour professional journey boasts a wealth of experience in similar roles, showcasing your expertise in risk management.Strong technical knowledge relevant to the industry, project management skills, and understanding of regulatory requirementsAttention to detail is crucial for identifying issues and effectively communicating risk assessments to stakeholders.With exceptional communication skills, you effortlessly forge strong relationships across various business units.Thriving in fast-paced environments, your knack for negotiation and facilitation sets you apart.About QBEWe can never really predict whats around the corner, but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, were big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too?Your career at QBE lets make it happen!BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balanceOur Thriving at our Best wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superThe ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matchingIncome protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiumsAdditional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder NetworkDiscounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partnersRewards & RecognitionWe value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR AwardsPlatinum employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusionRanked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduatesTop 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022Apply now!!APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@qbe.comSkills:Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Presenting with Impact, Process Improvements, Programming Languages, Project Resource Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Waterfall Model Application Close Date: 25/07/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr