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Data Scientist

Talent
Australia · Contract · Not Applicable

  • 12-month contract with possible extension
  • Hybrid working arrangements across multiple locations
  • Opportunity to shape national data insights and reporting

    Position Overview
    An exciting opportunity is available for a Lead Data Scientist to contribute to the enhancement of a national data register supporting vocational education and training. Reporting to a senior leader, this role focuses on transforming complex data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making and improve the quality of nationally significant products. You will play a key role in advancing data capability, developing reporting solutions, and supporting continuous improvement across data processes and systems.

    Key Duties
    • Produce, analyse, and review high-quality data reports
    • Conduct advanced data analysis across multiple data sources
    • Cleanse, transform, and manage complex datasets
    • Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights
    • Identify and implement improvements to analytical methods, tools, and reporting outputs
    • Support capability uplift by sharing knowledge and expertise within the team
    Skills and Experience Required
    • Demonstrated experience extracting, interrogating, and analysing complex datasets from multiple sources
    • Strong capability in data cleansing, transformation, and working with database structures and data flows
    • Well-developed communication skills with the ability to present insights to a range of stakeholders
    • Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
    • Experience identifying and implementing improvements to analytics processes, tools, or reporting
    • PhD qualification in a relevant quantitative, data, or computing discipline
    • Current Baseline security clearance
    Application Process
    If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email [email protected]

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Posted
Apr 18, 2026
Type
Contract
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Canberra
Company
Talent

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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