Job Description

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.

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The Opportunity

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions, including regression, classification, forecasting, Bayesian methods, and causal inference
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- Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, ensemble models, and feature engineering
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- Develop deep learning solutions (e.g. CNNs, RNNs, transformer-based models) where relevant
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- Design robust experiments with appropriate statistical controls and validation frameworks
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- Own the full lifecycle of data science initiatives from problem definition through to deployment, monitoring, and optimisation
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- Build scalable, production-ready analytical solutions aligned with business needs
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- Implement rigorous testing, validation, and performance monitoring processes
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- Develop high-quality Python code using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch,



and/or TensorFlow
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- Write efficient, maintainable SQL for working with large, complex datasets
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- Contribute to best practices in version control, testing, documentation, and reproducibility
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- Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to support deployment and maintenance
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- Partner with stakeholders to define analytical problems and success criteria
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- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights
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- Provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making
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- Guide stakeholders on the appropriate use of data science and AI
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- Act as a technical leader and mentor for analysts and junior data scientists
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- Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the team
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- Support capability uplift across the broader data function
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- Ensure all solutions are explainable, reproducible, and aligned with ethical, privacy, and security requirements
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Skills & Experience

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- 8–10 years' experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or applied research roles
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- Deep expertise in advanced statistics, modelling techniques, and experimental design
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- Proven experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions
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- Expert-level Python skills and strong SQL capability
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- Experience working with large, complex datasets
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- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders
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- Ability to operate in secure or regulated environments
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Desirable

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- Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative discipline
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- Experience with contemporary AI techniques including deep learning, NLP, or computer vision
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📌 Senior Data Scientist (New South Wales)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 New South Wales