Defined Benefit Specialist

Australian Retirement Trust; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% super

Hybrid work

Training & development

Job summary

Australian Retirement Trust Brisbane seeks a Defined Benefit Specialist to own complex DB administration, manage data exceptions and improve information quality for high-value employers. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, coach colleagues, and help transitions of corporate plans into business-as-usual operations.

This permanent role offers opportunities to influence processes, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic information

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Defined Benefit superannuation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data and operations.
• Able to educate colleagues and customers on data standards and resolution.
• Knowledgeable in superannuation and accounting systems and data flows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• ASFA/DFP credentials or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Defined Benefit member administration, including quotes and plan data.
• Coordinate quarterly actuarial reporting and employer payments.
• Support Relationship Specialists and Managers with complex DB inquiries.
• Review and develop employer/member documents for accuracy.
• Deliver end-to-end administration for high-value employers and data integrity.

Skills

Defined Benefit expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder education

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ASFA/DFP credentials

Tools

Superannuation systems

Accounting systems

Job description

Australian Retirement Trust – Brisbane QLD

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join Australian Retirement Trust as our Defined Benefit Specialist. You'll use your Defined Benefit expertise to solve complex data issues, strengthen information quality and deliver outstanding service to high-value employers, while sharing your knowledge and helping drive smarter processes across the business.

Description

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Defined Benefit Specialist in our Corporate Services Operations team, you'll bring together your Defined Benefit expertise, analytical thinking and passion for great service to support our high-value employers.

You'll take ownership of complex Defined Benefit administration, data exceptions and information quality, working closely with employers, internal teams and external stakeholders. More than resolving issues, you'll identify trends, get ahead of emerging employer needs and find opportunities to improve our processes, technology and data.

Your expertise will also make you a trusted point of reference across the business. You'll coach and educate others, tackle complex enquiries and help new Corporate Plans transition successfully into business-as-usual operations.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Manage Defined Benefit member administration, including benefit quotes, exit documentation and ad hoc plan data supporting actuarial requirements.
• Allocate Defined Benefit contributions and coordinate quarterly and external actuarial reporting.
• Support Relationship Specialists and Managers with complex Defined Benefit member and employer enquiries.
• Manage monthly reconciliation and coordination of Employer Pays invoices and respond to related enquiries.
• Review and help develop employer and member-facing documents, ensuring information is accurate and fit for purpose.
• Perform quality checks and provide training and coaching to strengthen service delivery.
• Deliver end-to-end administration for high-value employers, including analysing incoming information, correcting plan data, resolving escalations and completing annual plan reviews.
• Action complex adjustment requests and contribute to data integrity and information quality initiatives.
• Monitor data exceptions, identify emerging trends and help implement practical continuous improvement solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert on information quality and data exception resolution, educating employers and colleagues across the business.
• Analyse complex issues and elevate them for technical resolution when required.
• Support project transitions to successfully move new Corporate Plans into business-as-usual operations.
• Help improve employer retention, self-service and Straight Through Processing outcomes.
• Share your expertise through coaching and contribute to a collaborative, self-learning team environment.

Qualifications

• You have extensive, demonstrable experience working with Defined Benefit superannuation.
• Your analytical and problem-solving skills help you work through complex data, administration and operational issues.
• You'll be confident educating colleagues and customers on data standards, information quality and exception resolution.
• You're highly knowledgeable in superannuation and/or accounting systems and understand how processes and data connect.
• You communicate complex information clearly and build effective relationships with employers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Your tertiary qualifications, ASFA/DFP credentials or equivalent practical experience will be highly regarded.
• You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders and negotiating solutions to complex issues.
• You're experienced across multiple operational areas, superannuation systems or products, or you're able to demonstrate similarly broad operational knowledge.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and Applications close 15 November 2026.

Why join us

• You’ll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.