Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Perth, WA
• Type- Permanent, full time
• Hybrid working, happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

As a member of our Risk Solutions team at QBE, based in Perth, you'll contribute to the delivery of industry-leading risk management services. Crafting insurer property risk reports and offering innovative risk mitigation solutions to our esteemed customers will be at the heart of your responsibilities.

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.   

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.  

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 strategies
• Support 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 you

Your professional journey boasts a wealth of experience in similar roles, showcasing your expertise in risk management.

You will have:

• Strong technical knowledge relevant to the industry, project management skills, and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Attention 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.

Benefits    

We 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 balance  

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice  

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super  

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.  

Awards & Recognition   

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:  

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program  

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates   

To learn more about our achievements, click here.  

How to Apply   

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.  

Your career. At the heart of it.   

QBE recognises 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 access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.  

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Products, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Programming Languages, Project Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model

Application Close Date: 25/06/2026 11:59 PM

How 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.