Careers at Brett & Watson

Investing in people. Driving the future of actuarial science.

At Brett & Watson, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. We believe that investing in people is essential for the growth and success of our business. With experience across various sectors, we understand the importance of nurturing new talent and encouraging innovative and fresh new ways to look at data analysis and inform decision making that is powerful and effective.

We strive to create an environment that fosters growth, both personally and professionally, and we provide ongoing training and development opportunities for our team members. We are passionate about the work we do, and we believe that our employees are the backbone of our success. If you are interested in an actuarial career with a company that values its people and works as a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Passionate about developing the next generation of actuaries.

We believe that investing in young talent is essential for the growth and success of our business, as well as being good for our society and the actuarial profession as a whole. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities for our team members.

As a member of the Brett & Watson team, you can expect to be part of a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued. We encourage innovation and creativity and strive to create an atmosphere where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Joining our team means being part of a company that is constantly refining their techniques, using bespoke approaches to deliver high quality service to our clients. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and advancement, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

When positions are vacant we advertise them below and on LinkedIn. While we are not always in a position to take on new team members we encourage you to contact us if you are interested in joining our team.

Actuarial Analyst - Location: Adelaide (preferred), Sydney or Hybrid

The role

As an actuarial analyst, you will provide support in:
• Data preparation, validation, and analysis.
• Assessment of the reasonableness and suitability of models and results prepared.
• Documentation of processes, analyses and investigations undertaken.
• Preparation of reports and presentation of results to key internal and external stakeholders.

About you

This role will suit someone looking for a role that:
• provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the development of a successful business;
• allows you flexibility to tailor your working hours and arrangements to your lifestyle in a manner that is consistent with the provision of quality service to clients;
• includes you in a small, friendly team where every member’s voice is heard in planning and decision making and every member’s individual strengths are valued and utilised;
• situates you in a city where the living is easy and family-friendly, in proximity to good beaches and wineries, and relatively short commutes; and
• remunerates you in line with market expectations for your qualifications, experience and responsibilities.

Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Computing, Engineering or another relevant field.
• Ability to communicate professionally and confidently with our clients both in person and in writing.

Desirable

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel.
• Experience with data analytics tools/software such as R, Python or SQL.
• Have passed or possessing exemptions for all of Foundation Program (Part I) actuarial qualification units.

This role will be offered on a permanent basis, working 75 hours per fortnight if full-time. Should you wish to discuss this position, please contact Victor Tien on +61(8) 8232 1333.

To apply

Please send your resume via email to contact@brettandwatson.com.au by 28 August 2026. The job opening may be closed if the role is filled earlier.

Please note that applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia.

Contact us using the form alongside to discuss future opportunities.