APS5 Actuary Analyst

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$55.24 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Actuary Analyst 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 $55.24/hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Description:

  • Support Scheme Actuary Division with statutory requirements of the NDIS Act.
  • Perform data analysis for reporting to the Board, Minister, and public data sharing.
  • Use statistical and mathematical models for actuarial monitoring, scheme projections, and cost analysis.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining projection models, policy costings, and risk assessments.
  • Prepare tables, charts, and commentary for reports like AFSR, QRDM, and Board papers.
  • Extract, cleanse, and prepare data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy.
  • Handle ad hoc modelling requests and effectively communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Essential criteria:

  • Only candidates with 2 to 4 years’ experience in the actuarial / data analytics/scientist industry will be considered.
  • Proficient in R and Excel (model design, development, and maintenance) some experience of GLMs or GBMs, excellent numerical ability, problem-solving aptitude, and proficiency in statistical modelling.
  • This position is within the professional job stream and the officer must possess relevant academic qualifications including tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Studies or Mathematics/Statistics, progressing towards Associate and/or Fellowship qualifications.
  • Experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement and management.
  • Proficient communication and presentation of assumptions, methodologies, and results to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
  • Proficient programming language skills such as experience with SAS, R, Python Visual Basic or SQL.

Desired criteria:

  • Some experience or knowledge of government processes (budget, legislation, policy development, briefs/documents)
  • Ability to understand and formulate policies, and good communication skills.

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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