Senior Pricing Actuary – 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Actuary to join Avant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.
This is a key leadership role responsible for leading Avant’s pricing and portfolio management capability, while providing high-quality actuarial analysis, advice and recommendations across the broader business.
Working closely with the Head of Pricing and Advanced Analytics, you will help shape Avant’s approach to pricing and portfolio management, drive technical excellence and provide strategic insights that support sustainable growth and effective insurance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing actuarial and analytics team.
- Manage, coach and develop junior team members and foster strong internal stakeholder relationships.
- Lead Avant’s approach to technical support for pricing and portfolio management, including reporting, monitoring and analysis.
- Deliver actuarial analysis and performance monitoring to support product pricing, portfolio optimisation and risk intervention outcomes.
- Provide technically sound actuarial advice and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Prepare pricing and portfolio management analysis and reporting.
- Ensure consistency and transparency across pricing, analytics, portfolio management, claims monitoring, reserving, budgeting and capital management.
- Support the Medical Indemnity Division to drive sustainable portfolio growth and effectively manage claims costs.
- Contribute to broader actuarial projects and strategic initiatives across Avant.
About You
You will be an experienced actuary with strong expertise in general insurance pricing and portfolio management, alongside proven leadership capability.
You will bring:
- Relevant actuarial qualifications and significant general insurance experience.
- Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
- Strong technical, analytical and commercial skills.
- The ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence.
Why Join Avant?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and play a key role in shaping pricing and portfolio management across a leading medical defence organisation.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence strategic decision-making and lead a talented team while contributing to the sustainable growth and performance of Avant’s insurance portfolios.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at
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