The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is the national standards and assessment body for medical education and training. Our work helps ensure the standards of education, training and assessment of the medical profession promote and protect the health of the Australian community.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The AMC aims for a diverse workforce, so that we reflect the Australian community we serve. We believe that diversity improves ideas and results in better outcomes. Our employment policies reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The AMC works closely with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori stakeholders and is committed to ensuring a working environment that is inclusive and culturally safe at all times. All staff are required to participate in ongoing cultural safety training.

Your culture, lived experience, knowledge and connection to community are strengths that can help shape the future of health in Australia. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply, bring their unique perspectives to the AMC and be part of creating meaningful change.

About the role

Join the Australian Medical Council (AMC) in a role where data, research and emerging technology come together to help improve the quality, fairness and effectiveness of medical assessment.

As our Data Scientist, you’ll apply advanced analytical methods, statistical reasoning and emerging technologies to complex organisational and assessment challenges. Working alongside our Psychometrician, assessment teams, Indigenous Policy and Programs, ICT specialists and other subject matter experts,



you’ll turn data into meaningful insights and practical solutions.

You’ll also have opportunities to explore innovative applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models (LLMs), while ensuring analytical approaches are robust, responsible and appropriately validated.

Key responsibilities

Apply statistical, computational and modelling techniques to investigate complex problems and generate practical insights.

Support psychometric analysis and quality assurance across AMC assessment programs, including candidate performance and assessment quality indicators.

Investigate, prototype and evaluate applications of AI, machine learning and LLMs across AMC activities.

Develop reproducible analytical workflows, automated reporting solutions and data products to support evidence-based decision-making.

Investigate fairness, cultural safety, potential bias and differential performance in assessment outcomes, applying appropriate data governance principles.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex analytical findings into clear advice, reports and practical organisational outcomes.

About you

A degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, data science, computer science, engineering,



or another discipline with substantial quantitative and analytical content;

Demonstrated experience applying statistical, mathematical or computational methods to complex real-world problems.

Strong statistical reasoning, quantitative modelling and research skills, with the ability to critically interpret evidence.

Experience using programming or analytical tools to analyse data, develop models and create reproducible analytical workflows.

Familiarity with contemporary AI and machine-learning methods, including an understanding of the opportunities and limitations of LLMs.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and explain complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience in educational assessment, psychometrics, medical education or health-professions regulation would be highly regarded. Experience with R, Python, SQL, automated reporting, dashboards, simulation, optimisation or computational research would also be advantageous.

What’s in it for you

Base salary on offer: $ 106,049.90 to 132,579.07 + 12% superannuation + leave loading

Adaptable working arrangements, including TOIL

Additional AMC closure days over the Christmas shutdown period

Salary packaging opportunities through the AMC's not-for-profit charity status

Mental health and psychology reimbursement options

Free onsite car parking at our Canberra Office

Generous Leave option including Cultural leave, Wellbeing leave, community Service leave.

Applications

📌 Data Scientist (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Medical Council
📍 Canberra