Actuarial Science jobs in Sydney NSW

Join HCF and help shape the future of health insurance products through data-driven insights, pricing strategy and innovation.

Actuary - Pricing - Sydney CBD (HCF House)

We’re seeking a commercially minded Pricing Actuary to provide actuarial analysis, pricing support and strategic advice across HCF’s product portfolio. Working closely with Product, Finance, Growth, Risk and Executive stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in product development, performance monitoring and business decision-making.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver actuarial analysis and insights to support product strategy, pricing and portfolio performance
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities through analysis of product, customer and market data
• Support the development, enhancement and implementation of new products and product features
• Provide actuarial input into business initiatives, financial modelling and strategic projects
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions to improve outcomes
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver product and pricing initiatives
Support regulatory, governance and compliance requirements

About you

• Degree qualified in Actuarial Studies, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline
• Progressing towards or qualified as a Fellow/Associate of the Actuaries Institute (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in actuarial, pricing, product, portfolio analytics or insurance-related roles
• Experience within Private Health Insurance is highly regarded but not essential
• Candidates from general insurance, life insurance, health insurance, other analytical environments are encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL, SAS or other data analytics tools
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation

Why HCF?

At HCF, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the health and wellbeing of our members. You’ll join a collaborative actuarial team, gain exposure to strategic business initiatives and contribute to shaping innovative products in a purpose-led organisation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss or call 02 9290 0464.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.

Please be aware of recruitment scams, phishing, and impersonation attempts. HCF will never request payment or sensitive financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communications claiming to be from HCF, please verify them through our Careers page or contact us directly.