8 month contract + possible 12-month extension Baseline Security Clearance required Contract from 19/10/2026 until 30/06/2027 Locations in any Major City across Australia, including: Canberra, ACT | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC | Adelaide, SA | Brisbane, QLD Perth, WA | Darwin, NT | Hobart, TAS About the company

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage an

EL1 Data Scientist . This position is located in

Multiple Locations Available Across Australia for an initial

19/10/2026 – 30/06/2027

contract. About the Position

The EL1 Data Scientist will apply advanced data science, machine learning, natural language processing and generative AI capabilities to develop analytical solutions and support large-scale skills data initiatives. The role will design scalable analytical processes, data pipelines and model-driven solutions. Duties

Develop and deploy NLP, machine learning and generative AI solutions to extract, classify and relate information from complex datasets. Build and optimise transformer-based and Large Language Model (LLM) approaches for classification, semantic similarity, clustering and entity resolution. Design and implement scalable data pipelines, validation frameworks and analytical processes. Evaluate, test and improve model performance through benchmarking,



validation and quality assurance activities. Produce technical documentation and collaborate with technical stakeholders to operationalise AI-driven solutions. Requirements/Skills

Baseline Security Clearance

required Demonstrated experience as a Data Scientist with advanced Python programming skills. Strong expertise in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning and Large Language Models (LLMs). Experience developing and optimising AI and generative AI solutions within modern computing environments. Ability to apply model evaluation, validation, benchmarking and reproducibility methodologies. Experience with software engineering and MLOps practices, including version control, testing and model lifecycle management. Perks working with this Client

12-month extension option available Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, machine learning and generative AI solutions Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group

Weekly pay Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement Dedicated consultant per contract Employee Assistance Program available Locations also include the following:

Newcastle, NSW Orange, NSW Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Data Scientist (Sydney)
🏢 Karlka Recruiting Group
📍 Sydney