Python Job: Senior Data Scientist

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• Senior Data Scientist role
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 1 October 2026
• Salary relative to experience, ranging from $116,211.00 to $128,061.00 + super

Our NSW Planning Data and Analytics team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Data Scientist to deliver data and advanced analytics projects, while working closely with programmers and data analysts to deliver quality data analytics insights and products. In this role, you will undertake complex data analytics and interpret the results of your analysis, to provide advice and insights to inform decision making and policy, as well as identify trends, patterns and clusters within data sets.

About You

In this role, you will collaborate with technical experts to develop and implement technological solutions to extracting and analysing large and diverse data sets. You will work collegially with other branches across the department, to understand the business needs of the end clients with regard to data insight and build visualisations that effectively deliver this insight.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Manager Data and Analytics and other Analysts to analyse large datasets of both structured and unstructured data, to discover trends and patterns, develop expert end-to-end, data driven and AI solutions, identify opportunities for innovation through analytics and deploying modelling solutions. You need to have experience in SQL language skills, building ML predictive models and coding in Python/R.

You will also work with division staff to work in a cross-functional capacity to understand key business problems, propose solutions, create user and training documentation for deployed solutions and mentor, educate and inspire others within the team on the value of data science methods and best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Data Science or relevant field or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Data Scientist

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close Sunday 12 February 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager Basma Badreddine via [email protected] or on (02) 9585 6569.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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