- 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.

Benefits working with this Client

- 12-month extension option available
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, machine learning and generative AI solutions

Advantages 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