Professor - Actuarial Studies

1 week ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

The Opportunity

The Level E Professor of Actuarial Studies is responsible for providing outstanding academic and strategic leadership to advance the Monash Actuarial Program. This role drives excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement, shaping the program's vision and strengthening its national and international profile through meaningful collaboration with industry, government, and the broader academic and professional communities.

The Role

The role provides leadership in delivering innovative actuarial education, guiding curriculum enhancement, and mentoring academic staff and research students. You will lead major research initiatives, secure competitive funding, and foster collaborations with industry and professional organisations. You will also contribute to the advancement of the actuarial profession through high-quality publications, policy development, and active representation at national and international forums.

About you

The appointee will hold:

  • A doctoral qualification (or equivalent accreditation and standing); and
  • Fellowship in the Actuaries Institute (Australia) (or equivalent)

The successful candidate will possess a distinguished record of scholarly contributions to the actuarial discipline, underpinned by a sustained commitment to advancing high-quality research of national and international significance. A proven capacity to secure competitive research funding, to provide academic leadership in postgraduate programs, and to supervise doctoral candidates to successful completion will be essential.

In addition, the appointee will demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, coupled with effective leadership and management capabilities, and highly developed communication skills. The ability to foster enduring collaborations with industry, government, and professional organisations will be a defining feature of the appointment.

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor George Athanasopoulos, Head of Department -

Position Description: Professor of Acturial Studies

Applications Close: Friday 5 December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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