Senior Data Scientist
Vacancy Number: TR-249772
Australia, Perth CBD
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Information Technology
Closing: April 26, 2025
Introduction
Brunel are partnered with a leading resource company to deliver the best work opportunities for IT & Technical professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking Senior Data Scientist - to work on a contract basis on an exciting project.
What are you going to do
The key mission of this role will be to develop and deliver AI solutions & systems that transform the capability and coordination of one of the largest vertically integrated mine, rail and port operations in the world. The right candidate will bring a strong curiosity and technical perspective to these challenges, including experience in data science and AI algorithm & system design, along with a drive for delivering outcomes and working software in cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, development and implementation of AI systems to drive productivity in our integrated operations across mine, rail and port
- Helping identify, quantify and validate efficiency and productivity opportunities for AI systems using data from a wide range of sources
- Engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape AI system requirements
- Maintaining the backlogs for AI solution & system development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritise their development
- Staying up to date with developments in AI & ML, and incorporating new techniques and technologies into our AI system design
Essential skills and knowledge
- An advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or engineering
- Experience (4+ years) in data science and AI solution & system development with mining and heavy industrial operations applications preferred
- Strong understanding and practical experience in statistics and machine learning, including causal inference and experimental design
- Strong knowledge of data science tools and technologies, including programming languages such as Python
- Experience in NLP and LLMs is well regarded
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts within a multi-disciplinary product team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts within a multi-disciplinary product teams
- Experience in SQL and platforms such as Snowflake is well regarded
Benefits:
- Salary sacrifcing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
What we offer
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional)
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