Lead Actuary, NSW (12-Month Contract) - Flexible Hybrid

icare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid work

Gym subsidies

Health checks

EAP support

Learning opportunities

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

icare is seeking a senior actuary to lead impactful projects in NSW, supporting workers compensation outcomes. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and the chance to shape major actuarial work across NSW.

You will bring Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, broad general insurance experience, and the ability to translate complex modelling into clear insights for stakeholders and leaders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Actuarial leadership

Insurance expertise

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (Australia)

Post-university actuarial examinations

Job description

icare is seeking a senior actuary to lead impactful projects in NSW, supporting workers compensation outcomes. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and the chance to shape major actuarial work across NSW.

You will bring Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, broad general insurance experience, and the ability to translate complex modelling into clear insights for stakeholders and leaders.