Assistant Director, Data Scientist at Australian Government

Australian Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government in Canberra, ACT is seeking an Assistant Director, Data Scientist to lead a small team delivering complex data analysis and insights from higher education data. You will translate business requirements into analytical products and guide stakeholders, while advancing the department's move to Azure Databricks and modern data platforms.

You will mentor staff, manage workflows and ensure compliance with relevant acts and data protocols, contributing to continuous capability

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small data analytics team.
• Ability to translate business requirements into analytical products.
• Experience with Azure Databricks, Python and SQL.
• Australian citizenship or ability to obtain Baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver higher education data requests and analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide fit-for-purpose products.
• Analyse large and complex datasets using Azure Databricks, Python and SQL.
• Manage team workflows, priorities and delivery timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Higher Education Data Protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and data capability uplift initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Azure Databricks

Python

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring staff

Tools

Azure Databricks

Python

SQL

Job description

Apply for Assistant Director, Data Scientist at Australian Government in Canberra, ACT, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Executive Level 1 Canberra, ACT | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC| Brisbane, QLD| Adelaide, SA $129,477 - $143,099 + 15.4% superannuation

About the Department of Education

We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role

As an Assistant Director Data Scientist at the Department of Education, you will lead a small team of data analysts to deliver complex bespoke data analysis, insights and statistical outputs from higher education data. Working closely with external clients, government agencies and internal stakeholders, you will translate business and data requirements into fit-for-purpose analytical products and transform large, complex datasets into meaningful insights that inform policy, program and operational decision-making. You will play a key leadership role within the team, contributing to continuous improvement, mentoring staff and supporting the department's ongoing transition to Azure Databricks and modern data platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver higher education data requests and analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide fit-for-purpose products.
• Analyse large and complex datasets using Azure Databricks, Python and SQL.
• Manage team workflows, priorities and delivery timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Higher Education Data Protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and data capability uplift initiatives.

Eligibility

• Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
• Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.