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Australian Government
LOCATION: Canberra
TENURE: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (Specified Term)
Synopsis:
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Actuarial Analysts with strong modelling skills to join the AGA at the APS4 and APS5 graduate classifications. The roles are part of a standalone AGA program, separate from the Treasury Graduate Development Program.
The expected commencement of the APS4 role will likely occur in February 2027, pending the granting of security clearance prior to commencement. Students completing their degree earlier may discus an earlier commencement date with AGA. The APS5 role may also commence earlier, subject to individual circumstances and AGA requirements.
These roles are an important part of a collaborative and supportive team that provides critical actuarial leadership to ensure the sound development and application of actuarial models across a wide range of government programs.
You will apply your actuarial and statistical skills to provide insights to government programs and inform policy advice that can improve outcomes for the Australian population.
You will be a key member of a team that supports the design, development and application of actuarial analysis and advice to government, across a diverse range of programs. The AGA develops and maintains a wide range of actuarial models, from traditional actuarial models to microsimulation models informed by machine learning and analysis. Opportunities exist within the AGA to work with our senior actuaries and analysts, supporting the development of innovative solutions requiring highly complex data analytics.
The successful APS4 Graduate Actuarial Analyst will:
Have foundational actuarial analytical and IT skills.
Complete project components with close guidance from senior staff.
Contribute reliably to projects’ outputs.
The successful APS5 Actuarial Analyst will:
Demonstrate strong actuarial analytical and IT capabilities.
Working with greater autonomy and be expected to identify broader influences that may impact on the project timelines and delivery, including the identification of problems and approaches to resolve them.
Contribute reliably to projects’ outputs.
The Graduate Actuarial Analyst role will be Canberra based, and relocation assistance may be offered to eligible candidates.
Desirable Skills / Experience
It is highly desirable for candidates to have either an actuarial or statistical major with demonstrated progress through the actuarial exams or a capacity to do so. Experience working with GLMs, machine learning, microsimulation modelling or a closely related field is desirable. It is also desirable for candidates to possess:
SAS and/or R skills;
Strong conceptual, analytical and data visualisation skills;
Client service skills;
A capacity to contribute to broader strategies and initiatives within the AGA; and
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Support is provided where the successful applicant demonstrates a commitment to undertake further actuarial studies towards the attainment of a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia qualification.
Australian Government
LOCATION: Canberra
TENURE: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (Specified Term)
Synopsis:
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Actuarial Analysts with strong modelling skills to join the AGA at the APS4 and APS5 graduate classifications. The roles are part of a standalone AGA program, separate from the Treasury Graduate Development Program.
The expected commencement of the APS4 role will likely occur in February 2027, pending the granting of security clearance prior to commencement. Students completing their degree earlier may discus an earlier commencement date with AGA. The APS5 role may also commence earlier, subject to individual circumstances and AGA requirements.
These roles are an important part of a collaborative and supportive team that provides critical actuarial leadership to ensure the sound development and application of actuarial models across a wide range of government programs.
You will apply your actuarial and statistical skills to provide insights to government programs and inform policy advice that can improve outcomes for the Australian population.
You will be a key member of a team that supports the design, development and application of actuarial analysis and advice to government, across a diverse range of programs. The AGA develops and maintains a wide range of actuarial models, from traditional actuarial models to microsimulation models informed by machine learning and analysis. Opportunities exist within the AGA to work with our senior actuaries and analysts, supporting the development of innovative solutions requiring highly complex data analytics.
The successful APS4 Graduate Actuarial Analyst will:
Have foundational actuarial analytical and IT skills.
Complete project components with close guidance from senior staff.
Contribute reliably to projects’ outputs.
The successful APS5 Actuarial Analyst will:
Demonstrate strong actuarial analytical and IT capabilities.
Working with greater autonomy and be expected to identify broader influences that may impact on the project timelines and delivery, including the identification of problems and approaches to resolve them.
Contribute reliably to projects’ outputs.
The Graduate Actuarial Analyst role will be Canberra based, and relocation assistance may be offered to eligible candidates.
Desirable Skills / Experience
It is highly desirable for candidates to have either an actuarial or statistical major with demonstrated progress through the actuarial exams or a capacity to do so. Experience working with GLMs, machine learning, microsimulation modelling or a closely related field is desirable. It is also desirable for candidates to possess:
SAS and/or R skills;
Strong conceptual, analytical and data visualisation skills;
Client service skills;
A capacity to contribute to broader strategies and initiatives within the AGA; and
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Support is provided where the successful applicant demonstrates a commitment to undertake further actuarial studies towards the attainment of a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia qualification.
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