Public Policy and Practice Excellence Advisor

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The Actuaries Institute is the peak professional body for actuaries in Australia, bringing together a highly respected community of experts whose work helps shape responses to major economic, financial and societal challenges. Joining the Institute means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation that connects leading actuarial professionals, elevates professional standards and practices for members at all career stages, and contributes influential thinking to the public policy debate. With access to an exceptional network of specialists and decision-makers, you will work in an intellectually stimulating environment where collaboration, credibility and meaningful impact are central.
The Institute is powered by the expertise and commitment of its members, with more than 700 volunteers contributing across over a wide range of committees, working groups and professional forums. In this role, you will help this community turn specialist knowledge and skills into clear, credible and influential policy, thought leadership and professional practice outcomes.
You will enable accomplished actuarial professionals to perform at their best by bringing your closely-related and highly complementary professional knowledge and skills to this role. You will have an economics qualification, understanding of financial services and public policymaking, strong generalist knowledge, an objective and analytical mindset, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, sound and mature judgement, and disciplined project coordination. You will also value providing general assistance because you know this is what it takes to ‘get the job done’.
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An economics background is essential. You will need to understand economic principles and be able to engage confidently with financial services concepts, technical discussions and public policy issues.
You will also bring: Professional experience within financial services, economic policy, government, regulation and/or a closely related environmentExceptional written communication and editing skillsThe ability to interpret complex material and improve its clarity, structure and impactExcellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement capabilitiesThe confidence and emotional intelligence to respectfully work with senior experts and influential professional volunteersStrong organisational, prioritisation and coordination skillsThe ability to manage multiple committees, work programs and competing requestsCommercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and sound judgementA collaborative and service-oriented approach, with the humility to support and champion the work of others
You may currently work in banking, insurance, superannuation, investments, asset management, Treasury or a financial services regulator, economic policy or another financial services environments. You could be looking to move away from a highly specialised or corporate role into work offering greater variety, collaboration and professional purpose.
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📌 Public Policy and Practice Excellence Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney