Data Scientist
Woolworths GroupAustralia1 day ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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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 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
As a Data Scientist, you'll apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems across diverse domains including personalisation, loyalty, supply chain optimisation, and generative AI applications.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
We're seeking a technically skilled and business-savvy individual who can bridge the gap between data science and commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have:
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:
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 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
As a Data Scientist, you'll apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems across diverse domains including personalisation, loyalty, supply chain optimisation, and generative AI applications.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Implementing end-to-end data science solutions, from data extraction and feature engineering through to model development, evaluation, and deployment with appropriate monitoring and validation.
- Applying statistical and machine learning expertise using techniques such as GLMs, clustering, optimisation, XGBoost, and deep learning to deliver solutions optimised for business requirements including accuracy, scoring time, maintainability, and robustness.
- Writing production-level code following established standards, conducting peer reviews, and promoting best practices in analytics, source control (git), and quality assurance frameworks.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure solutions are embedded effectively.
- Mentoring junior data scientists, providing technical guidance, and contributing to team capability building through knowledge sharing and code reviews.
- Communicating complex insights effectively to diverse audiences, translating technical concepts into business impact and presenting methodology and model logic with the appropriate level of detail.
We're seeking a technically skilled and business-savvy individual who can bridge the gap between data science and commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have:
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in a data science role, with demonstrated ability to deliver impactful analytical solutions in production environments.
- Strong technical proficiency in multiple coding languages (e.g., Python, SQL), with expert-level skills in exploratory data analysis and data manipulation.
- Solid foundation in statistical and machine learning techniques, with proven experience implementing model evaluation strategies and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably GCP products like BigQuery, Vertex AI, GCS), with consideration for cost efficiency and best practices.
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage expectations, communicate progress proactively, and adapt communication style to different audiences.
- Systematic problem-solving abilities and experience troubleshooting complex technical issues within cloud platforms independently.
- 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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