Data Scientist

ElectraNet; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Personal/carer’s leave 15 days

Parental leave 16 weeks

Flexible work practices

Wellbeing support

Cultural celebration flexibility

Volunteer leave

Office closure leave

Career development support

Team activities

Job summary

ElectraNet in Adelaide is seeking a Data Scientist to develop automation and analytical solutions using engineering data. You will create data pipelines, dashboards, and tools, collaborating with power system engineers to improve data accessibility and decision making.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, data integration, and communication skills, with exposure to BI platforms and cloud analytics. A commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL skills with data integration and analytics
• Experience translating stakeholder needs into practical tech solutions
• Knowledge of data quality, testing, documentation and version control
• Ability to build data pipelines, dashboards and reports
• Experience with power-system or electricity-industry data is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver automation opportunities across engineering and analytical processes
• Translate stakeholder needs into secure, scalable technical solutions
• Build scripts, data pipelines and analytical tools that integrate and report data
• Automate repeatable workflows using interfaces to engineering apps
• Apply statistical or time-series methods where appropriate
• Develop dashboards with Power BI
• Follow testing and version control practices across teams

Skills

Python

SQL

Data integration

Analytics

Stakeholder comms

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering, maths, CS or data science

Tools

Power BI

Power Platform

Azure Analytics

AI/ML tools

Job description

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ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains South Australia’s high voltage electricity transmission network, delivering the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package of $117,500 pa + 12% superannuation + bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Five weeks’ annual leave, 15 days’ personal/carer’s leave and 16 weeks’ paid parental leave.
• Flexible work practices, wellbeing support and cultural celebration flexibility.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Impactful projects, an inclusive culture and regular team activities.
• Strong opportunities for career development and ongoing support.

The Opportunity

Join ElectraNet’s Network team in Adelaide as a Data Scientist and help shape the technology supporting South Australia’s clean energy future. You’ll work with complex engineering data to build practical data automation, integration and analytical solutions that improve data accessibility, strengthen engineering decisions and improve how work is delivered. Partnering with power system engineers and Network leaders, you’ll solve real-world challenges and expand your knowledge of the electricity market and Australia’s energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and deliver automation opportunities across engineering and analytical processes.
• Translate stakeholder needs into secure, scalable and practical technical solutions.
• Build scripts, data pipelines and analytical tools that integrate, validate, analyse and report data from multiple sources.
• Automate repeatable workflows using supported interfaces to engineering and power-system applications.
• Apply statistical, time-series or machine-learning methods where appropriate.
• Develop clear dashboards and visualisations using business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Apply appropriate testing, version control and documentation practices while collaborating across engineering, data governance, cybersecurity and technology teams.

About You

You’re a practical problem-solver who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful outcomes. You’ll bring:

• A relevant qualification in engineering, mathematics, computer science or data science.
• At least two years’ experience in engineering, analytics, data science or software development.
• Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience in data integration, analytics or statistical methods.
• The ability to turn data and stakeholder needs into practical technical solutions.
• Knowledge of data quality, software testing, documentation and version control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure Analytics, AI/ML driven process, power-system data or electricity-industry data is highly regarded.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant background checks, which may include criminal history, reference, qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. Learn more about our benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here .

ElectraNet Head Office: 52-55 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 | Phone: [phone]