Senior Actuarial Analyst

Insurance and Care NSW (icare); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health and wellbeing

Career development

Employee benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Insurance and Care NSW (icare) is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst in Sydney CBD on a 12-month contract. You will join a high-performing actuarial team delivering insights to support financial decisions and improve outcomes for NSW communities.

You’ll work within Australia’s largest workers compensation actuarial team, handling diverse challenges, mentoring juniors, and contributing to projects that enhance performance while benefiting from flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in actuarial analysis within general insurance or related environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Progress towards actuarial qualifications (or pursuing) will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actuarial and analytical insights that support sound financial and business decisions.
• Perform complex data analysis, modelling and interpretation to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to key projects that enhance understanding of business performance.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
• Monitor and report on business performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development of junior team members through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Data analysis

Modelling skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics

Job description

Senior Actuarial Analyst

Sydney CBD

• Turn actuarial insight into decisions that shape insurance outcomes
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Flexible and hybrid working environment

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our high-performing Actuarial team on a 12-month contract. This is a chance to contribute to a significant project while working alongside some of the most experienced and talented actuarial professionals in the country.

As part of the largest workers compensation actuarial team in Australia, you'll help deliver analysis and insights that support sustainable decision-making and improve outcomes for the people and communities we serve. You'll work on a diverse range of actuarial challenges, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and have the opportunity to further develop your technical and professional capabilities.

What you'll be working on

• Deliver actuarial and analytical insights that support sound financial and business decisions
• Perform complex data analysis, modelling and interpretation to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Contribute to key projects that enhance understanding of business performance
• Present analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and engaging way to a variety of stakeholders
• Monitor and report on business performance, helping to drive continuous improvement
• Support the development of junior team members through knowledge sharing, guidance and mentoring
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

  What you’ll bring

  • Degree qualifications in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline
  • Experience in actuarial analysis within general insurance or a related insurance environment
  • Experience in workers compensation, CTP, public liability, personal injury or similar insurance portfolios will be highly regarded
  • Strong analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
  • Progress towards actuarial qualifications (or an aspiration to continue progressing) will be viewed favourably

  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.

  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.