Actuary

Actuary

Sydney CBD

• Lead impactful actuarial projects shaping outcomes for millions across NSW
• 12 month fixed term contract | Competitive remuneration
• Flexible and hybrid working environment
  

About the role

Sound financial and actuarial stewardship helps keep schemes affordable, effective and sustainable for the people who need them. This is an opportunity to join one of the largest and most experienced workers compensation actuarial teams in Australia, where your expertise will help shape decisions that impact people, businesses and communities across NSW. You'll work on a diverse range of actuarial challenges, lead meaningful projects and collaborate with highly skilled actuarial professionals in a supportive and flexible environment. This role is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term opportunity supporting a significant project.

What you'll be working on

• Lead actuarial analysis and modelling that supports sustainable scheme outcomes and informed business decision-making
• Provide insights, recommendations and performance reporting that improve understanding of scheme performance, risks and opportunities
• Lead or contribute to strategic actuarial projects, delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Communicate complex actuarial concepts, modelling results and recommendations clearly to a broad range of stakeholders
• Guide, coach and support junior team members, helping build capability across the actuarial team
• Identify opportunities to improve actuarial processes, methodologies and analytical approaches
• Work closely with business stakeholders to solve complex problems and support evidence-based decision-making
  

What you'll bring

• Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (or equivalent) with completed post-university actuarial examinations
• Strong actuarial experience within general insurance, ideally in workers compensation, personal injury, public liability, CTP or closely related insurance portfolios
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes independently
• Experience translating complex actuarial analysis into clear, practical insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Confidence presenting recommendations, influencing decision-making and building trusted stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated capability to mentor, coach or provide guidance to developing actuarial professionals
• Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving skills applied to complex business challenges
• Ability to meet standard pre-employment screening requirements
  

What we offer

• Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  

• Health and wellbeing: Gym subsidies, health checks, and EAP support
  

• Career development: Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
  

• Employee benefits: Extra leave, health insurance discounts, salary packaging and novated leasing
  

• Inclusive culture: Recognition programs, mental health initiatives and support for hidden disabilities
  

About icare

icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces. We protect homes, public assets and essential services, and help manage schemes that need to remain fair, affordable and sustainable for the future. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

Apply now

If you are looking for work that matters and an opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for NSW, apply now.

We are committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best. Inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply.

Please note:

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold unrestricted working rights to apply. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including criminal history checks. For more information about icare visit our website. Please note, icare operates a direct sourcing model, so no agency introductions will be accepted.