Data Scientist | wiqRetail Sydney

Quantium; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantium seeks a Data Scientist to join the wiq team and deliver advanced analytics that unlock value for the Woolworths Group.

You will work with stakeholders to understand business challenges, design analytical solutions, and translate insights into measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data science and analytics experience.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS or SQL.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and ML techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate analytical concepts into business insights.
• Proven track record delivering high-impact analytics solutions.
• Degree in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sophisticated analytics solutions that solve complex business problems
• Deliver analytical workstreams from problem framing through solution implementation
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Woolworths stakeholders
• Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations
• Contribute to building team capabilities
• Ensure high quality standards across deliverables
• Deliver innovation in analytical approaches and methodologies

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Machine learning

Statistics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence. Established in Australia in 2002, Quantium is a global team of more than 1,200 people across 14 locations with a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics. Quantium partners with the world's largest corporations to forge a better, more intelligent world.

We're ALL in on AI — transforming ourselves into an AI-native organisation while helping our clients do the same. With 23 years of domain expertise, proprietary data partnerships, and industry-leading AI adoption (90% weekly active usage), we are at the forefront of what's possible with data.

About wiq

Wiq is the partnership between Quantium and Woolworths Group, bringing together Quantium's data science and advanced analytics capability with Woolworths' scale and retail expertise to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

As the largest retailer in Australia and New Zealand, Woolworths Group serves over 20 million customers every week. The work within wiqRetail spans across the Woolworths business—from customer loyalty and personalisation to eCommerce, store operations, supply chain, ranging, and pricing.

The Role

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join the wiq team and play a crucial role in delivering sophisticated data science solutions that drive value for the Woolworths Group. This position combines technical expertise with growing commercial acumen to translate complex business problems into actionable analytical insights.

You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their business challenges, design and implement analytical solutions, and communicate insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver sophisticated analytics solutions that solve complex business problems
• Deliver analytical workstreams, from problem framing through to solution implementation
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key Woolworths stakeholders
• Translate technical concepts and analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Contribute to building team capabilities
• Ensure high quality standards and best practices are maintained across deliverables
• Deliver innovation in analytical approaches and methodologies

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years' experience in data science and analytics
• Strong programming and querying skills in languages such as Python, R, SAS or SQL
• A deep understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proven ability to translate complex analytical concepts into business insights
• A track record of delivering high-impact analytics solutions
• A degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Our Values

• Move fast with care — we hustle with humility and heart, even under pressure
• Reach for remarkable — we respectfully challenge the status quo, with courage, passion, and discipline
• Share our superpowers — we recognise, value, and celebrate what makes each of us unique
• Balance tomorrow with today — we weigh short- and long-term trade-offs thoughtfully in our decision-making
• Drive for impact — we own the responsibility to deliver tangible value to our partners and clients

What could your Quantium experience look like?

Working at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination. You will get to solve complex business problems using rigour, precision, and by asking great questions — but it also means you can think big, outside the box, and push your problem-solving skills to the max.

By joining the Quantium team, you'll get to:

• Forge your path: So many of our team have moved around different teams or offices. You'll be in the driver's seat, and we empower you to make your career your own.
• Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with your tribe — think foodies, dog lovers, readers, or runners.
• Make an impact: Leave your mark. Your contributions resonate, regardless of your role or rank.

On top of the Quantium experience, you will enjoy a range of great benefits that go beyond the ordinary, including:

• Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work-life balance at your own pace with hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Remote working: Embrace the opportunity to work outside of your assigned home location for up to 30 days every year (eligibility criteria apply)
• Global mobility: As we expand globally, there are lots of exciting opportunities to work abroad with Quantium

Competitive salary, dependent on experience, range from $95,000 base salary and upwards