Data Scientist

We are seeking a motivated APS4-level Data Scientist to join a high-profile government program. This is a great opportunity for an emerging data professional with strong analytical skills and technical capability to contribute to meaningful outcomes on a national scale.

Please note: Australian Citizenship is essential for this role, current Baseline is preferred.

As a Data Scientist, you will support a range of reporting, analysis, and data management activities. You will work with data from multiple sources, apply statistical and modelling techniques, and provide insights that inform decision-making and reporting at the highest levels.

This role requires someone with solid technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and prepare data from multiple sources (including data warehouses) and apply quality checks.
• Undertake data analysis and contribute to the development of performance monitoring and reporting.
• Apply statistical and mathematical modelling techniques to support forecasting, scenario testing, dashboards, and predictive modelling.
• Communicate findings and progress clearly to team members and management.
• Prepare technical reviews, commentary, tables, charts, and reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous monitoring of outcomes, risks, and financial sustainability.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in data analytics, ideally supporting policy, reporting, or decision-making.
• Strong R or Python programming skills, including data manipulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL or SAS for data extraction and management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with statistical modelling (e.g., GLM, gradient boosting, machine learning techniques).
• Experience developing dashboards, visualisations, and reports for non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to government processes such as policy, budget, or legislation.

This role will be offered as an initial 12 month contract + view to extend.

Contact Nat on 0430 292 875 or [email protected]