Associate Data Scientist
Woolworths GroupAustralia16 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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Associate Data Scientist | wiq
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of AI and Insights to reimagine retail.
Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.
About Wiq
At wiq, we're reimagining retail. As a partnership between Woolworths Group and Quantium, we harness data science to solve complex challenges and create better experiences for millions of customers. We're looking for a passionate Associate Data Scientist to join our dynamic team and drive the next wave of innovation in advanced analytics and AI. Our work spans the entire Woolworths business—from customer loyalty and personalisation to eCommerce, store operations, supply chain, ranging, and pricing.
What you'll do
What You Will Do
As an Associate Data Scientist, you'll work as part of a collaborative team to develop data-driven solutions that create real business value. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills while working on meaningful projects. Your responsibilities will include: Implementing analytical solutions under guidance, including data extraction, manipulation, analysis, and validation using tools such as SQL and Python.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, curious individual who is eager to grow their data science career and make an impact. The ideal candidate will have:
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
- Location: Ideally, Sydney based. Melbourne will be considered.
- Time period: Permanent
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of AI and Insights to reimagine retail.
Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.
About Wiq
At wiq, we're reimagining retail. As a partnership between Woolworths Group and Quantium, we harness data science to solve complex challenges and create better experiences for millions of customers. We're looking for a passionate Associate Data Scientist to join our dynamic team and drive the next wave of innovation in advanced analytics and AI. Our work spans the entire Woolworths business—from customer loyalty and personalisation to eCommerce, store operations, supply chain, ranging, and pricing.
What you'll do
What You Will Do
As an Associate Data Scientist, you'll work as part of a collaborative team to develop data-driven solutions that create real business value. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills while working on meaningful projects. Your responsibilities will include: Implementing analytical solutions under guidance, including data extraction, manipulation, analysis, and validation using tools such as SQL and Python.
- Applying foundational data science methods including creating model-ready features, identifying relevant variables for models, and understanding basic model evaluation metrics.
- Writing clean, documented code following established conventions, conducting appropriate tests to validate results, and leveraging peer reviews to ensure quality.
- Working with cloud platforms (GCP products such as BigQuery, Vertex AI, GCS) to deliver project components and solve routine technical problems.
- Collaborating with team members to translate simple business questions into analytical approaches and identify the data required to complete analysis.
- Contributing to broader team initiatives including participating in knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Communicating insights clearly through well-structured presentations, clear visualisations with proper labelling and descriptions, and accurate business updates.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, curious individual who is eager to grow their data science career and make an impact. The ideal candidate will have:
- 1-3 years of experience in a data science, analytics, or related role.
- Foundational technical skills including proficiency in at least one coding language relevant to data science (e.g., SQL, Python), with developing skills in another.
- Basic understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning, with eagerness to learn and apply data science methods with support from senior team members.
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas coherently and translate basic insights into simple narratives for different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage your own time and priorities, take ownership of guided workstreams, and apply feedback constructively.
- Collaborative mindset with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to support team members in achieving shared goals.
- Remember -- you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you from applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.
- Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
- High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
- A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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