El2 - Actuary (Professional Stream)

• The Analytics, Data and Actuarial Division is seeking an EL2 Actuary
• Salary range $145,926 to $159,354 plus 15.4% superannuation and attractive employee benefits
• Enjoy a flexible work life balance with hybrid work options

Our participants, Our people, Our purposeCurrently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.A new role awaitsThe Actuarial Insights and Monitoring ⁠⁠(AIM) Branch supports the Analytics, Data and Actuarial Division with ongoing monitoring and reporting on Scheme performance against key metrics with reports being delivered to key stakeholders such as the Disability Ministers.The EL2 Actuary (Professional Stream) holds a pivotal team leadership role within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across a broad spectrum of activities that demand considerable depth and detail
This position is tasked with providing leadership, governance, planning, resource management, performance management, and decision-making for both team members and assigned contractors within the designated work area. The position will apply a significant understanding of the functions to provide high level of advice to senior management, Executive Leadership Team and the NDIA Board.
The role is instrumental in shaping and advancing strategy, policies, priorities, and operational practices, all aimed at achieving the NDIAs goal of establishing a world-class National Disability Insurance Scheme.Where you can add value The suitable candidate for this position can expect every day to be exciting and challenge driven. You will be satisfied by:

• Providing oversight, management and responsibility for deliverables of project-based work and regular reporting, managing stakeholders as the responsible director of the project.
• Producing and communicating detailed technical, professional and policy advice in relation for complex problems to internal or external stakeholders.
• Researching and implementing innovative techniques and inter-disciplinary methods that solve business issues.
• Utilising advanced technical skills and experience for designing actuarial, statistical and mathematical models, with direction and coaching for junior staff undertaking analytical work.
• Building capability of the team through coaching others, providing performance feedback, knowledge sharing and encouraging career development.
• Working across teams, building strong relationships within the ADA and other stakeholders within the NDIS.
• Contributing vital input towards innovation and business improvement strategies and discussions on the team and divisions strategic goals.
• Supporting the division in fulfilling statutory requirements of the NDIS Act 2013 including the provision of data and analysis for reporting to the Board, Minister and for the purpose of public data sharing.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you Our ideal candidate will possess a unique set of skills and attributes. These include:

• Experienced leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.
• Influential communication skills to build relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Exercising a significant degree of independence and make sound decisions and judgement.
• Effective interpretation of legislation.
• Effective management of highly complex and sensitive information.

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.Your NDIA ExperienceWe work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while were based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Surry Hills - NSW Richmond - VIC or Geelong - VIC, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.Applications for this role close Sunday 30 June 2024 at 11:30pm AEST.If you have any questions, please contact Eleni Kanaris on (02) 8202 0741 or email eleni.kanaris@ndis.gov.au.With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.