Senior Consultant or Manager - Actuarial - Government and Public Sector

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Senior Consultant or Manager –  Actuarial – Government and Public Sector  – Financial Services 

The opportunity 

 As our Senior Consultant or Manager within the Actuarial team, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex business challenges, leveraging your actuarial expertise to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful solutions to our Government and Public Sector clients in Canberra - Ngambri. 

Collaborate with EY actuaries across Australia and New Zealand to drive positive change, helping governments improve their operations and create a better working world, particularly for those in need.

 We offer fulfilling careers where you can apply your analytical skills innovatively in non-traditional fields. You might work with health professionals to model health-seeking behaviors and inform community activation strategies for early diagnosis of chronic diseases or analyse big datasets to develop metrics that indicate the wellbeing of Veterans.

This role is based in Canberra - Ngambri. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Collaborate in dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative solutions that drive client success.
• Forge strategic partnerships within the government, health, human services, and social sectors to enhance community well-being.
• Analyse and interpret data to uncover critical insights, driving informed decision-making on key issues.

What we look for  

• Completed, or progressing towards completing, actuarial qualification (FIAA) with 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an actuarial role.
• Possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a background in actuarial science, data science, statistics, physics, or other quantitative fields, including experience in modeling and coding.
• Demonstrate strong technical actuarial skills, proficient in actuarial software and programming languages such as SAS, R, and Python.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and confidently to non-specialists
• Australian citizenship (to achieve security clearance for some government clients)

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Experience in consultancy or a client-facing role 
• Experience in health, aged care, human services (e.g. disability, justice, child protection) or government insurance schemes 

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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