Job Description

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

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About the company

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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 Australiafor an initial 19/10/2026 – 30/06/2027 contract.

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About the Position

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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.

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Duties

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



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

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

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

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

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

📌 Data Scientist (New South Wales)
🏢 Karlka Recruiting Group
📍 New South Wales