Taylor Fry

Jeremy leads Taylor Fry’s Canberra office and has more than a decade of experience focused on government advisory. He specialises in the practical deployment of advanced data analytics and actuarial techniques, which he considers critical enablers of business outcomes.

Jeremy has delivered strategic and operational analytics projects across welfare, health and disability, national security and Defence. His experience spans workforce planning (including the gender pay gap and career pathways), establishing and running internal analytics teams, developing operational performance monitoring (including project controls oversight), data-driven procurement workflow, and business intelligence and dashboarding.

Jeremy fosters client-led relationships, helping clients apply the most appropriate technical solution to their problems, and approaches his work with commitment to quality and usability. He says:

“The complexity of government projects means it’s critical specialist senior staff drive projects, design solutions and manage complexity. Our hands-on senior expertise ensures specialist skills are used to deliver pragmatic, robust evidence-based advice that supports outcomes for government.

Jeremy’s Qualifications

  • AGSVA clearance
  • Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia
  • Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Finance (double major), Australian National University


Jeremy Smith-Roberts’s
Areas of Expertise

Jeremy Smith-Roberts’s Areas of Expertise


Government

Measure, model and identify opportunities for better policy and programs


AI and Advanced Analytics

Own and master industry-leading analytics solutions through a creative partnership


Employment and Welfare

Understanding the long-term benefits of employment and barriers for jobseekers


Disability

Supporting the disability sector through analysis and insights


Health and Aged Care

Make data-driven decisions to improve systems and services



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