Data Scientist

About the Client:

Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking for Data Scientists to join their busy team for a casual 12 months temporary assignment.


About the Role

As a Data Scientist, you will research and implement innovative techniques and interdisciplinary methods to solve business issues with a focus on application of data science and statistical techniques. In addition, your key duties are as follows:

• Design statistical, mathematical, and various data science models to conduct analytical work that addresses business issues, initiatives, and the development of new service products 
• Collaborate across teams, building relationships within Actuarial and Data Analytics (ADA) Division and other stakeholders in the Agency
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and presenting the outcomes of work undertaken, tailored to context and stakeholders
• Undertake ad hoc modelling and data science requests for the advance of key projects, initiatives or ADA executive requests

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Proven actuarial / data scientist experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
• Working knowledge of Language Models to extract information and design of decision support systems

Benefits

• ASAP Start Date pending clearance
• Casual 12 months Temporary Assignment
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive hourly rates + super
• Multiple locations available:
  • Geelong or Melbourne VIC
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Deakin, ACT

*** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship and be willing to complete federal police check **


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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