Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist | Rowing Australia
3 September **** | Data Scientist
Rowing Australia are recruiting a
Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
to lead and evolve their performance intelligence capability, applying data science, analytics and technology directly within an
Olympic and Paralympic high-performance environment
.
Embedded within Rowing Australia's
Daily Performance Workplace
, the successful candidate will develop the data systems, analytics and decision-support tools used to inform athlete and crew performance.
Working alongside coaches, sport science, sports medicine and performance staff, the role will translate complex datasets into practical insights while helping shape the organisation's wider
High Performance Data Strategy
.
Appointment at
Senior Data Scientist
level will include additional responsibility for strategic projects, partnerships, technical leadership and capability development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of Rowing Australia's
High Performance Data Strategy
.
Design and improve data systems, pipelines, dashboards and reporting tools.
Develop advanced analytics, statistical models and
machine-learning solutions
.
Lead athlete and crew performance analysis, benchmarking and predictive modelling.
Translate complex data into practical, actionable insights for coaches and performance staff.
Explore applications of
AI and emerging technologies
within performance intelligence.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on data capability,



governance and innovation.
At Senior level, lead national strategic projects and develop data capability across the High Performance system.
What They're Looking For
Degree or higher qualification in
Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics
or a related discipline.
Strong experience with
SQL and Python
.
Experience with platforms such as
Snowflake or SQL Server
.
Experience developing and evaluating statistical and machine-learning models.
Experience using
GitLab or GitHub
.
Strong data visualisation and storytelling capability.
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills.
Interest in or understanding of
high-performance sport
.
For appointment at Senior level, experience leading data professionals and providing senior technical advice will be particularly relevant.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a data scientist looking to work directly within an
elite performance environment
, with analytics embedded into the everyday coaching and athlete-development process.
The scope extends beyond reporting into:
The successful candidate will contribute directly to Australia's high-performance rowing programme through to the end of
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.
Applications close: 5pm, Monday 21 September ****
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📌 Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist | Rowing Australia (Canberra)
🏢 TheASPA
📍 Canberra