Senior Actuarial Analyst

icare NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym subsidies

Health checks

EAP support

Learning opportunities to grow skills

Extra leave

Health insurance discounts

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Job summary

icare NSW in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join a large workers compensation actuarial team delivering insights to support sustainable decision-making.

The role involves complex data analysis, modelling, and presenting findings to stakeholders, with mentoring responsibilities and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will hold an actuarial degree and have general insurance experience, with progress toward actuarial

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.
• Experience in actuarial analysis within general insurance.
• Experience in workers compensation or related insurance portfolios is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Progress towards actuarial qualifications is looked upon favourably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actuarial insights to support financial and business decisions.
• Perform complex data analysis, modelling and interpretation to identify trends and risks.
• Contribute to key projects that enhance understanding of business performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
• Monitor and report on business performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Support development of junior team members through mentoring.

Skills

Actuarial analysis experience

General insurance experience

Workers compensation exposure

Analytical and modelling skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation / time management

Actuarial qualifications progression

Education

Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics degree

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.