Opportunity
Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for multiple APS5 Actuary’s to join the team.
Initial 12-month daily rate contract with a 12 month extension available, paying competitive daily rates.
Flexible work conditions, 3 in the office and 2 from home, based from either Richmond or Geelong.
Looking for members to join the team at APS5 level (2 – 4 years experience)
Role
* Supporting the Scheme Actuary Division to fulfill statutory requirements including the provision of data and analysis for reporting to the Board, Minister and for the purpose of public data sharing
* Utilising statistical and mathematical modelling techniques to undertake analytical work on a range of tasks, including actuarial monitoring and analyses, data tabulations, scheme projections and cost benefit analyses
* Analysing Scheme experience as an input in the assumption setting process for the Scheme projections and other cost analysis.
* Assisting in developing, maintaining and running the Scheme projection models (including scenario testing and stochastic modelling), public dashboards, deep dives, policy costings and risk assessment.
* Analysing, understanding and manipulating outputs and communicating to stakeholders
* Preparation of tables, charts and commentary for inclusion in the AFSR, QRDM, Board papers and other reporting
* Extracting, cleansing and preparing of data from multiple sources, in particular the data warehouse, and advising on appropriate data checks for reasonableness
* Undertaking ad hoc modelling requests and report production
* Effectively communicating (verbally and in writing) the progress of work responsibilities and outcomes of work undertaken
Requirements
* Candidates with 2-4 years experience maximum in the actuarial / data analytics / scientist industry will be considered.
* Proficient in R and Excel (model design, development, and maintenance) some experience of GLMs or GBMs, excellent numerical ability, problem-solving aptitude, and proficiency in statistical modelling.
* This position is within the professional job stream and the officer must possess relevant academic qualifications including tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Studies or Mathematics/Statistics, progressing towards Associate and/or Fellowship qualifications.
* Experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement and management.
* Proficient communication and presentation of assumptions, methodologies, and results to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
* Proficient programming language skills such as experience with SAS, R, Python Visual Basic or SQL.
* Some experience or knowledge of government processes (budget, legislation, policy development, briefs / documents)
* Ability to understand and formulate policies, and good communication skills.
* Australian Citizenshipis required for this federal Agency.
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Please email your resume to:
Samuel.beckett@talentinternational.com