Lead Data Scientist, Applied AI for Mining Ops

Evolution Mining; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Novated car leasing

Life insurance

Income protection

Short term incentives

Referral bonuses

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Wellness days

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data science, analytics and AI across our mining operations in Australia and Canada. You will collaborate with engineers, operators and SMEs to define problems, test hypotheses and determine analytical approaches that create tangible value.

The role focuses on applied problem solving and scalable model deployment. You will help establish datasets, data definitions and reusable models while advancing practical use of AI to accelerate

Qualifications

• Significant experience applying data science or advanced analytics to operational problems.
• Strong capability across Python, R and SQL.
• Experience translating complex analysis into practical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of data science, analytics and AI to complex operational problems.
• Work with engineers and operators to define problems and test hypotheses.
• Develop and validate predictive, diagnostic, optimisation or statistical models.
• Establish datasets, data definitions and reusable analytical models.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data science

Problem solving

Education

Data science / mathematics / statistics / engineering / CS degree

Job description

Evolution Mining is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data science, analytics and AI across our mining operations in Australia and Canada. You will collaborate with engineers, operators and SMEs to define problems, test hypotheses and determine analytical approaches that create tangible value.

The role focuses on applied problem solving and scalable model deployment. You will help establish datasets, data definitions and reusable models while advancing practical use of AI to accelerate