APS3 Actuary Analyst x 4

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Temporary
  • AU$40 - AU$50 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS3 Actuary Analyst x 4 to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays between $40 to $50/hr + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The APS3 Actuary is a team membership position that will work within defined parameters relating to their area of responsibility. It will apply well-established policy, principles, practices and procedures to achieve outcomes that supports and contributes to client’s objectives.

The position will provide operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge in areas and may undertake some research and analysis activities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Extracting, cleansing and preparing of data from multiple sources, in particular the data warehouse under the supervision of more experienced team members.
  • Efficiently using relevant software including Microsoft Office and SAS.
  • Updating and replication of regular performance monitoring.
  • Utilising statistical and mathematical modelling techniques to undertake analytical work on a range of tasks under the guidance of more experienced team members, including actuarial monitoring and analyses, data tabulations, scheme projects and cost benefit analyses.
  • Assisting with ad hoc modelling requests and report production.
  • Effectively communicating (verbally and in writing) the progress of work responsibilities and outcomes of work undertaken.

Essential criteria

  1. Completed or enrolled in a relevant degree in actuarial studies, mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a related field to align with agreed actuary parameters in 2024.
  2. Familiarity with, and willingness to develop capabilities, in the use of software packages (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint), statistical and programming platforms (e.g. SAS, R). Demonstrated experience with these tools would be beneficial.
  3. Actively seeking to develop effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively relay task details, steps taken, issues and findings to internal team members
  4. Delivers work in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet deliverable schedules and accurately follows instructions
  5. Genuine interest in developing an understanding of disability in Australia and the principles of the NDIS
  6. Displays personal drive and integrity, shows commitment to the principles of the NDIS and diversity in the workplace, committed to working in a collaborative team environment, open to feedback and actively participates in work activities

Desirable criteria

  1. Experience using SAS (preferred)/SQL/R/other programming languages and/or analytics platforms desirable, as well as experience working with large datasets.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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