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ANZSCO 224111Updated 2026-01-29

Actuary

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 224111OSCA 223131

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 106k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2040
Salary range: AUD 96k-AUD 117k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

72%
NSW
17.6%
VIC
4.7%
QLD

Education mix

70%
bachelor degree
25.1%
Post graduate
2%
year 12

Role overview

Actuaries analyse mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to predict and assess the long-term risk involved in financial decisions and planning.

What you do
  • Defines, analyses and solves complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends.
  • Examines financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations.
  • Designs new types of policies, assesses risks and analyses investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (70%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Defines, analyses and solves complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends.
    • Designs new types of policies, assesses risks and analyses investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas.
    • Examines financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2040
    Annual median: AUD 106k
    Range: AUD 96k-AUD 117k