The OrganisationA large, complex organisation with a strong focus on leveraging data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to support operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
The central data function plays a key role in delivering advanced analytics capabilities across the enterprise.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-performing data team in a senior technical capacity.
This role will lead the design and delivery of advanced data science and machine learning solutions, translating complex business problems into scalable, production-ready analytics outcomes.
You will work across the full data science lifecycle and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders while mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions, including regression, classification, forecasting, Bayesian methods, and causal inference
Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, ensemble models, and feature engineering
Develop deep learning solutions (e.g. CNNs, RNNs, transformer-based models) where relevant
Design robust experiments with appropriate statistical controls and validation frameworks
Own the full lifecycle of data science initiatives from problem definition through to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation
Build scalable, production-ready analytical solutions aligned with business needs
Implement rigorous testing, validation, and performance monitoring processes
Develop high-quality Python code using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch,



and/or TensorFlow
Write efficient, maintainable SQL for working with large, complex datasets
Contribute to best practices in version control, testing, documentation, and reproducibility
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to support deployment and maintenance
Partner with stakeholders to define analytical problems and success criteria
Translate complex technical concepts into transparent, actionable business insights
Provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making
Guide stakeholders on the appropriate use of data science and AI
Act as a technical leader and mentor for analysts and junior data scientists
Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the team
Support capability uplift across the broader data function
Ensure all solutions are explainable, reproducible, and aligned with ethical, privacy, and security requirements
Skills & Experience
8–10 years' experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or applied research roles
Deep expertise in advanced statistics, modelling techniques, and experimental design
Proven experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions
Expert-level Python skills and strong SQL capability
Experience working with large, complex datasets
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders
Ability to operate in secure or regulated environments
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative discipline
Experience with modern AI techniques including deep learning, NLP, or computer vision
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📌 Senior Data Scientist (New South Wales)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 New South Wales