Account Manager – Defence & Insurance
Location: Adelaide or Melbourne

We are seeking a client-focused professional with strong organisational skills and a natural ability to take ownership. Marsh invites you to join our team as an Account Manager, working on high-profile defence sector projects involving multiple stakeholders. This role offers exciting opportunities for travel, professional development, and career advancement.

What is in it for you?

Join a supportive team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Enjoy competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment in Adelaide or Melbourne.Access opportunities for travel and ongoing professional development.Thrive in a professional environment where your career path is supported within a global organisation.Benefit from leading training and development programs.Work alongside energetic and supportive colleagues in a great team environment.Experience a genuine work-life balance.

We will count on you to:

Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance requirements across multiple government project offices and major private contractors within the defence sector.Take full ownership of planning, task management, and client relationship building, collaborating closely with internal Marsh teams to deliver tailored insurance solutions.Manage policy administration, renewals, invoicing, and detailed reporting in accordance with government and commercial standards.Ensure compliance with NV1 security clearance requirements and adhere to all security protocols and confidentiality mandates.Navigate government processes and commercial expectations to enhance client satisfaction and retention.Support large construction and liability insurance programs, including Lloyd’s market processes such as slips, endorsements, and invoicing.Prepare and maintain accurate reports and documentation, leveraging MS Office tools, with Excel skills preferred.Operate Marsh’s internal systems and government defence platforms to manage data and service delivery efficiently.

What you need to have:

Client-facing professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong sense of ownership.Defence sector experience preferred; insurance knowledge is advantageous but not essential.Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and discretion in a high-pressure environment.Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.Willingness to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance.Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service.

What makes you stand out:

NV1 security clearance.Experience in the defence sector and insurance knowledge.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where precision, discretion, and client satisfaction are paramount, this is your chance to make a significant impact and advance your career with Marsh by working on impactful, high-profile defence projects.

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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 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.