Senior Data Scientist

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data and Analytics team in NSW Fair Trading. The role involves using data science to improve regulatory decision-making and public outcomes. You'll turn data into insights that drive evidence-based approaches to compliance, risk, and service delivery.

What You Will Do

Design and execute experiments to improve compliance outcomes, build data-driven tools and automations, design and deploy AI/ML models, conduct statistical analysis, and develop robust data pipelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you're passionate about using data science to improve regulatory decision-making and public outcomes, and you have experience applying statistical or machine learning methods to solve business problems, this role may be a good fit for you.

Requirements

• Data science expertise
• Technical capability in Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation tools
• Collaboration and partnership skills
• Strategic mindset
• Communication skills
• Demonstrated experience delivering analytical or data science solutions in a complex environment
• Strong technical and statistical skills
• Understanding of data governance, ethics, and privacy principles
• Tertiary qualifications in data science, statistics, or a related discipline

Benefits

• Base salary $129,464 - $142,665 per annum
• Superannuation
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Office attendance required 2–3 days per week