Associate Data Scientist

Suncorp Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Suncorp’s AI & Data Science Centre of Excellence seeks an Associate Data Scientist to develop experiments, prototypes and production solutions that improve processes and customer outcomes. You will work with business teams, technical specialists and external partners in an agile setting.

This full-time role is based in Melbourne, with hybrid working and a salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus super. You will engage with customers to identify opportunities, translate requirements, evaluate data

Qualifications

• Advanced technical bachelor degree in statistics, actuarial studies, engineering, mathematics or related field.
• Two years of commercial experience in complex data science or multivariate data analysis.
• Experience delivering complex data science models and systems.
• Experience with Jenkins, DBeaver, Posit/VS Code, Bitbucket/Git, Databricks and UiPath Maestro.
• Understanding of Generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation and agents.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning, predictive analytics, natural language processing or tree based approaches.
• Commitment to developing your technical skills as data science methods and technologies evolve.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business customers to understand their needs and identify valuable data science opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into iterative solution designs that support timely delivery.
• Evaluate data sources and analytical techniques to improve business and customer outcomes.
• Develop complex data, models, algorithms and technical advice within an agile framework.
• Check analytical components for quality, reasonableness and appropriate risk management.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, business teams and external partners throughout project delivery.

Skills

Data science

Generative AI

Machine learning

Prompt engineering

NLP

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced technical bachelor's degree (statistics/actuarial/engineering/mathematics)

Tools

Jenkins

DBeaver

VS Code

Bitbucket/Git

Databricks

UiPath Maestro

Job description

• Build practical AI solutions that improve customer outcomes
• Grow your expertise across data science and Generative AI
• Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Locations | $90,000 - $100,000 + Super

Job Description

• Build practical AI solutions that improve customer outcomes
• Grow your expertise across data science and Generative AI
• Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Locations | $90,000 - $100,000 + Super

About The Role

Suncorp’s AI & Data Science Centre of Excellence turns data investments into practical business value. As an Associate Data Scientist, you will develop experiments, prototypes and production solutions that improve business processes and customer outcomes. You will work with business teams, technical specialists and external partners to shape iterative solutions and deliver value through agile projects. You will also support responsible AI and data science practices through quality controls, technical advice and collaboration.

This is a full-time permanent position paying between $90,000 - $100,000 + Super.

What You'll Do

• Engage with business customers to understand their needs and identify valuable data science opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into iterative solution designs that support timely delivery.
• Evaluate data sources and analytical techniques to improve business and customer outcomes.
• Develop complex data, models, algorithms and technical advice within an agile framework.
• Check analytical components for quality, reasonableness and appropriate risk management.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, business teams and external partners throughout project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant advanced technical bachelor degree in statistics, actuarial studies, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
• At least two years of commercial experience in complex data science or multivariate data analysis.
• Experience delivering complex data science models and systems.
• Experience using Jenkins, DBeaver , Posit/VS Code, Bitbucket/Git, Databricks and UiPath Maestro is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation and agents.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning, predictive analytics, natural language processing or tree based approaches.
• A commitment to developing your technical skills as data science methods and technologies evolve.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.