Senior Manager, Life and Private Health Insurance and Superannuation
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- Jun 12, 2025 Post Date
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- APR1713 Requisition #
The role
As the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team that specialises in the prudential supervision of life and private health insurance entities. You will provide clear direction, support professional development, and ensure the effective design and delivery of supervisory strategies.
The team
The Life and Private Health Insurance and Superannuation Division is responsible for the prudential supervision of life insurers, private health insurers and the trustees of superannuation funds in Australia. The division comprises three industry-focused supervision branches and a specialist branch, together operating across the country.
Supervisory teams are supported by our specialist teams and partners across APRA, such as insurance risk, investment risk, actuarial, governance and culture, and technology resilience. The specialist teams provide advice and support to enable supervisory teams to deliver on their supervisory strategies.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the operations of the team to ensure the portfolio of entities is adequately supervised;
- Develop and coach the team to ensure they have the skills required to support high quality analysis and risk assessment of their entities in an evolving environment;
- Design and execute effective supervisory strategies to achieve desired supervisory outcomes;
- Foster an inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging and trust and allows people to actively contribute and reach their full potential;
- Effectively represent APRA and proactively develops relationships with external stakeholders;
- Monitor the financial system to identify critical developments that could impact the risk profile of the entities or the execution of supervision strategies;
- Contribute to the development and execution of industry and divisional strategies;
- Support change and proactively identifies opportunities to shape and drive APRA’s change initiatives;
- Model inclusive leadership behaviours and instils an open culture where divergent views are shared and respected; and
- Play an active role in the leadership of the Branches and the Division leadership team.
About you
- Experience in the financial services sector in a leadership capacity, with sound understanding of insurance business models, financial and non-financial risk management;
- Demonstrated ability to identify strategic issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions;
- Demonstrated people leadership skills, with an ability to set direction, empower and create an inclusive environment;
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills;
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to advise and report to internal and external stakeholders and Boards; and
- Relationship building, negotiation and influencing capability at senior level.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance.
About APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system
At APRA, we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.
APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.
APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.
To apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. For further information or assistance, please email talent@apra.gov.au. Please do not apply to this email address.