Actuarial Specialist

Join 
Vertical Scope Group's
(VSG) Professional Services Division
as we are seeking a driven, highly skilled and competent 
NV1, Actuarial Specialist
 to join our award-winning team in supporting our Defence and National Intelligence Community customers.

About You:

• Must have an NV1 clearance.
• Must be based in Canberra.
• Professional experience with HR, Accounting and analysis of remuneration and economic data.

About the role:

• Lead the annual review of remuneration (salary and benefits) for locally engaged staff across 100+ overseas missions.
• Analyse actuarial and market data to recommend fair, defensible, and strategically aligned salary adjustments.
• Maintain and enhance the client's Excel-based remuneration analysis model (including PowerQuery and data validation).
• Manage and validate large global data sets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit-ready documentation.
• Procure and integrate market remuneration data from external suppliers for comparative analysis.
• Coordinate global data surveys, track submissions, and ensure timely, high-quality data collection.
• Provide strategic advice on remuneration policy, methodology, and risk management in complex global contexts (e.g. hyperinflation, unstable currencies).
• Engage with Heads of Mission and senior stakeholders to incorporate local context into pay decisions.
• Represent the client in professional forums and collaborate with external organisations on remuneration approaches.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and defensibility of remuneration decisions.

About Us:
As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we've built a reputation as a trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most important programs.

Multi-award winners including:

• RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
• RCSA 'Excellence in Client Services'
• Prime Minister's Veteran Employment Awards
• RCSA 'Excellence in Social Purpose'

What We Offer Our People:

• Flexible work options (when available)
• Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
• Paid industry events & annual conference
• Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
• Additional super contributions
• Fortnightly payroll
• Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs

Apply Now or Reach Out:
If you're passionate about using your expertise to support critical national programs and want to be part of a team that truly values people — express your interest today. Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.

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Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.