Data Scientist

Peoplebank Australia Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join their People Data & Insights team in Perth. You will leverage your strong foundation in statistics and advanced analytics to shape the future of workforce decisions. This role offers the chance to engage deeply with data while collaborating with a dedicated team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in Python, R, and SQL needed.
• Experience in delivering end-to-end data science projects.
• Understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop predictive models and algorithms.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing.
• Translate analytical outcomes into actionable insights.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning methods

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Data Scientist

• 6-month contract with potential extension
• Hybrid working culture, can be Brisbane/Perth-based
• Drive impactful people insights with advanced analytics

Our client is seeking a talented and inquisitive Data Scientist with a strong foundation in statistics to join their People Data & Insights team. Reporting to the Principal Data Scientist, you will play a key role in applying advanced statistical modelling, hypothesis testing, and data-driven techniques to design and implement innovative solutions that inform strategic workforce decisions. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of statistics, technology, and human behaviour in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop predictive models and algorithms using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to support people-related insights and decision-making.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and feature engineering across diverse Human Resources datasets.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines from source systems through to model deployment.
• Translate analytical outcomes into actionable insights and communicate findings through engaging visualisations and reports.
• Share knowledge and support capability uplift across the team by mentoring, documentation, and training on analytics tools and techniques.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with strong coding skills in Python, R, and/or SQL.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end data science projects, ideally involving workforce or behavioural data.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning methods (e.g. regression, clustering, classification), and relevant algorithm implementation.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

If you are interested and possess the right experience, please apply now via the link below.
Contact: Maria Hecto –08 9423 1407 - (Job reference: 267083)