Candidate Information Pack
Stream
Actuarial Modelling
APS Classification
APS6, EL1, EL2
Opportunity Type
Ongoing / Non Ongoing – Full-time
Closing Date
11:59 pm AEST, Sunday, 6 October 2013
Location
Sydney
Job Stream Reference
2013/013
About DisabilityCare Australia
DisabilityCare Australia is an independent statutory agency, whose role is to
implement the national disability insurance scheme. Over time this scheme will
support hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent
disability and their families and carers.
DisabilityCare Australia will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone
who has or might acquire a disability that significantly impacts on daily life.
Our priority is to ensure the successful implementation of these significant and life
changing reforms for people with disability while also ensuring that their existing
support is not jeopardised. The changes that are required to existing disability
support systems are significant. The scheme is being introduced gradually, enabling
a smooth transition for people with disability and support providers.
On 1 July 2013, the first stage of the Scheme commenced in South Australia,
Tasmania, the Barwon area of Victoria and the Hunter area in New South Wales.
The Australian Capital Territory, the Barkly area of the Northern Territory and the
Perth Hills area of Western Australia will join the launch in July 2014 with
progressive implementation of full scheme in subsequent years.
We are committed to becoming a model employer for people with disability who are
specifically encouraged to apply.
Further information is available on the Disability Care Australia website.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications are detailed in the position descriptions available from the
National Office Recruitment page of the Disability Care Australia website.
About the Actuarial Modelling Stream
The Actuarial Stream is responsible for ensuring the design of business that the
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agency delivers and undertakes forecasting and trend analysis, developing formula
valuations, preparing regulatory reporting requirements, and oversees the collection of
statistical data and handling required to simplify complex technical issues and use
pragmatic approaches in a rapidly-changing environment.
The Stream applies business and economic advice, together with an understanding
of probability theory and statistics theory to provide strategic and access risk
management recommendations. Specifically, the Actuaries Stream, on a day-to-day
basis may be responsible for;
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analysing statistical data
using mathematical modelling techniques and statistical concepts to
determine probability and assess risks
presenting reports, explaining their implications to senior management and
managers,
working with IT professionals to develop systems
analysing risks related to locations
Other Information
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Police checks and the appropriate working with children and/or vulnerable
people checks will be undertaken for applicants in serious consideration for
these roles.
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of Australian
Citizenship, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the Agency.
Selection Process
To apply for these exciting opportunities please complete an Application Cover
Sheet and provide a copy of your resume along with a statement of claims against
the selection criteria below. Your statement of claims should address how your skills
and experiences would enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of a position in this
stream. This is a generic stream selection process which will be used to fill National
Office positions on an ongoing (permanent) basis. A pool of suitable candidates will
also be identified and may be used to fill vacancies, both ongoing and temporary,
over the next 12 months.
Please limit responses to each criterion to a maximum of 400 words.
Selection Criteria
Each position will need to demonstrate performance and capabilities at the
appropriate level against each of the selection criteria below.
1. Achieves results in an environment of change through personal drive
and integrity
 Identifies and uses resources wisely
 Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work
 Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal
development
 Takes responsibility for managing work and responds positively to change
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2. Ability to build effective relationship with internal and external
stakeholders, including using well developed written and oral
communication skills
 Nurtures internal and external relationships by listening to, understanding
and recognising the needs of others
 Shares learning and supports others
 Communicates clearly
3. Understanding of the needs of people with disability or lived experience
of disability
 Experience in disability related fields of work, or a demonstrated ability to
quickly understand the disability reform agenda
 Lived experience with disability
4. Experience in a start-up environment and providing support functions
for service delivery or
 Understands how to work collaboratively with a network to support the
delivery of consistent, quality client service
 Builds and refines supports with a client focus
 Able to creatively develop and guide implementation of solutions to issues
as they arise
5. Relevant experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications for the stream
 Previous work experience in the stream
 Formal qualifications in the stream (note these are essential for some
roles)
EL 1 and EL 2 only:
6. Cultivates productivity and performance through leadership of teams
 Brings people together and encourages input
 Recognises the positive benefits that can be gained from diversity and
encourages the exploration of diverse views
 Delivers constructive feedback in a manner that gains acceptance and
achieves resolution
How to Apply
Before deciding to apply, please read this Candidate Information Pack and research
DisabilityCare Australia to develop your knowledge of the Agency.
If you are not familiar with the Australian Public Service (APS), you may find the
following resources useful: Cracking the Code: How to apply for jobs in the
Australian Public Service
Applicants will need to send a completed Application Cover Sheet, Resume and
responses to the selection criteria to: DisabilityCareJobApplications@fahcsia.gov.au
Applicants who do not have access to email should forward their application to:
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Attention: Recruitment
FaHCSIA
PO Box 7576
Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610
Applications will be acknowledged, via email, on receipt.
Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST on Sunday, 6 October 2013.
If at any time your personal details change or you wish to withdraw your application
please update your details by emailing
DisabilityCareJobApplications@fahcsia.gov.au and add ‘update my application for
‘Actuarial Modelling Stream’ in the subject line.
Contact
HR Advice Line during business hour on 1800 112 070
Or Email: HR@disabilitycareaustralia.gov.au
(please note applications will not be accepted at this email address)
Privacy Policy
The details you provide when applying for this position are covered by the provisions
of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. In submitting an application, you authorise us
to use the information you have provided for the recruitment process in relation to
these position.
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