Lead Data Scientist — AI & Analytics Leader

Quantium; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Learning & development

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantium is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join the wiq team and drive analytical excellence and strategic innovation, delivering sophisticated data science and AI solutions for Woolworths. You will spearhead development and implementation of cutting-edge data science and AI initiatives, translating complex concepts into clear business value.

As a leader, you will mentor technical talent, foster collaboration, and manage stakeholders from SMEs to senior executives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data science teams.
• Strong background in data analytics and AI.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics delivery of data science projects for Woolworths, ensuring high-quality solutions.
• Mentor a small technical team of 3–5 analysts and foster growth.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across levels, aligning technical solutions with business goals.
• Translate technical insights into clear business recommendations for non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL

Python

Team leadership

Tools

Databricks

GCP/Azure

Job description

Quantium is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join the wiq team and drive analytical excellence and strategic innovation, delivering sophisticated data science and AI solutions for Woolworths. You will spearhead development and implementation of cutting-edge data science and AI initiatives, translating complex concepts into clear business value.

As a leader, you will mentor technical talent, foster collaboration, and manage stakeholders from SMEs to senior executives.