Job Description
BE THE DIFFERENCE
At AIA, we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.
The Opportunity:
AIA Australia has an opportunity available for a Behavioural Science Adviser to join our Shared Value and Marketing team in Melbourne or Sydney. Within this role you will play a pivotal role in growing and embedding behavioural science capability across our organisation. You will contribute to strategic and Shared Value initiatives across insurance, health, and well-being, deliver research projects and provide expert advice to other AIA teams on the application of behavioural science.
To do this successfully you will:
Conduct desk-based literature reviews of health and wellbeing initiatives and interventions
Design and drive behavioural science experiments in the areas of financial decision making and health behaviour change
Provide behavioural science consultancy to teams across the organisation
Support with developing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing behavioural science trials in collaboration with internal and external partners
Produce written publications including reports, presentations and online articles
Apply insights from psychology and behavioural science to identify behavioural barriers and enablers and propose appropriate interventions or solutions
Manage partnerships with academics, consultants and thought leaders to conduct behavioural science research
Critically measure behavioural change outcomes to understand the success of your initiatives.
Successful applications will demonstrate:
Experience working in a commercial setting on health and wellbeing programs
A Bachelor of Science honours degree in psychology or a closely related field
A Master of Science qualification in field of behavioural science or relevant field including but not limited to economics, health, or social psychology
Experience undertaking literature reviews and critically evaluating the scientific evidence
The ability to independently scope and manage projects that are strategically aligned
Experience with digital health programs including enrolment, engagement, and implementation
Strong consulting skills including the ability to evaluate and communicate business impact
Experience designing and conducting research studies
Why choose AIA:
At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.
Access our training and development to build on your current skills
Career development through internal mobility opportunities
Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
Access 4 additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
Work with supportive and inclusive managers
Flexible working arrangement
At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. Through life and health insurance, financial wellbeing and our total wellbeing ecosystem that includes AIA Vitality – the world’s leading science-backed wellbeing program – we’ve started a movement to make Australia the healthiest, best protected nation in the world.
AIA is different. Are you?
If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link prior to COB Thursday, 5 September 2026.
At AIA, we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.
The Opportunity:
AIA Australia has an opportunity available for a Behavioural Science Adviser to join our Shared Value and Marketing team in Melbourne or Sydney. Within this role you will play a pivotal role in growing and embedding behavioural science capability across our organisation. You will contribute to strategic and Shared Value initiatives across insurance, health, and well-being, deliver research projects and provide expert advice to other AIA teams on the application of behavioural science.
To do this successfully you will:
Conduct desk-based literature reviews of health and wellbeing initiatives and interventions
Design and drive behavioural science experiments in the areas of financial decision making and health behaviour change
Provide behavioural science consultancy to teams across the organisation
Support with developing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing behavioural science trials in collaboration with internal and external partners
Produce written publications including reports, presentations and online articles
Apply insights from psychology and behavioural science to identify behavioural barriers and enablers and propose appropriate interventions or solutions
Manage partnerships with academics, consultants and thought leaders to conduct behavioural science research
Critically measure behavioural change outcomes to understand the success of your initiatives.
Successful applications will demonstrate:
Experience working in a commercial setting on health and wellbeing programs
A Bachelor of Science honours degree in psychology or a closely related field
A Master of Science qualification in field of behavioural science or relevant field including but not limited to economics, health, or social psychology
Experience undertaking literature reviews and critically evaluating the scientific evidence
The ability to independently scope and manage projects that are strategically aligned
Experience with digital health programs including enrolment, engagement, and implementation
Strong consulting skills including the ability to evaluate and communicate business impact
Experience designing and conducting research studies
Why choose AIA:
At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.
Access our training and development to build on your current skills
Career development through internal mobility opportunities
Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
Access 4 additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
Work with supportive and inclusive managers
Flexible working arrangement
At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. Through life and health insurance, financial wellbeing and our total wellbeing ecosystem that includes AIA Vitality – the world’s leading science-backed wellbeing program – we’ve started a movement to make Australia the healthiest, best protected nation in the world.
AIA is different. Are you?
If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link prior to COB Thursday, 5 September 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Behavioural Science Adviser position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.