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Data Scientist

Two Data Scientist positions with a Government Department for an initial contract to 30 June 2025 + 12 months

Your new company

You will be working with a Government Department as a Data Scientist in the Analytics Reform Branch. This branch is responsible for data and analysis to support evidence-based decisions and policies.

Your new role

As the Data Scientist, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and the management of efficient, effective and sustainable funding programs. Data and analysis to support evidence-based decisions and policies. The design, development and implementation to establish a new program which will replace a separate Commonwealth Programme.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you will need:

  • R (RStudio)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Basic SQL skills working on Oracle
  • DevOps - ability to use GIT will be a nice to have
  • Data reporting using excel and/ or visualisation tool (Power BI, Qlik)
  • Statistical knowledge/ ability to do machine learning modelling will be nice to have (including regression, dimension reduction, data distributions etc)

You must be an Australian citizen and will possess or be willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain a (Baseline) personnel security clearance.

What you'll get in return

In return you will secure a competitive hourly rate with an initial contract to March 2025 with possible extension options.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please contact Antonio Musolino on (02) 6112 7621 or email Antonio.Musolino@hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for more opportunities in the IT industry, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Data & Advanced Analytics
Ref:
2897375

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Antonio Musolino, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127621

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