Data Scientist
Job No:
OTL42
Location:
Inner West
About the role
The Data Scientist will be a key contributor to the digital transformation of On the Line. The role will Identify data engineering needs & use advanced analytical methods to identify links in datasets and pinpoint relationships between data and trends to drive step change. Work with the business analysts effectively to streamline new data, analytics and visualisation ideas developed by the business analysts.
- Apply expertise to undertake research and analysis, utilising techniques such as data and text mining processes and models, machine learning to discover patterns and trends in data
- Produce SQL scripts and other data and statistical analytical programming
- Employ techniques that have the potential to make qualitative improvements and transform the way in which the department uses data to solve business problems
- Collaborate with analytical and operational teams across the department to ensure the effective and reliable deployment of analytical solutions within departmental architecture
- Other related activities to support the successful delivery of predictive and prescriptive analytical projects as required
What you will need to demonstrate
- High level demonstrated experience across many data science areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, text mining, data visualisation, statistical modelling.
- Has excellent programming skills in a range of languages including R, Python and SQL and version control (e.g. Git)
- Demonstrated experience in delivering to business both advanced predictive and prescriptive analytical products. This includes design, develop, implement, deploy, test and evaluate data mining processes, models and products. This includes deployment to a production server.
- Has qualifications in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to achieve business outcomes; support decision making and influence others in the pursuit of project/business objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in providing accurate, timely and appropriate advice and updates to clients and stakeholders. This includes presenting sophisticated analytical products to non-technical audience and senior executive
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, process mapping and cost modelling skills
- Ability to adapt and stretch capabilities and skills to meet the business needs of a fast growing, service-based organisation
- Demonstrated experience in solving business problems using data analytics
Salary and benefits
- Generous salary packaging arrangements
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative environment
Successful applicants will need to be prepared to work on site and follow the health and safety guidelines of On the Line and that of the Government. To review the position description please follow this link