Lead Data Scientist - Hybrid Retail AI & Analytics

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning

Parental leave and support

Job summary

Quantium, a global data science leader established in Australia, is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive analytics excellence for Woolworths through wiq. You will lead sophisticated data science and AI solutions, mentor a small analytics team and manage diverse stakeholders from SMEs to senior executives.

You will translate complex AI concepts into clear business value while staying current on Generative AI applications and analytics trends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytics projects and teams.
• Ability to translate complex data insights for business leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical delivery of data science projects for Woolworths-scale data.
• Mentor a small technical team of analysts (3–5).
• Maintain relationships with executives and SMEs to align tech with business goals.
• Translate AI concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Communications

Generative AI

Tools

Databricks

GCP

Azure

Job description

Quantium, a global data science leader established in Australia, is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive analytics excellence for Woolworths through wiq. You will lead sophisticated data science and AI solutions, mentor a small analytics team and manage diverse stakeholders from SMEs to senior executives.

You will translate complex AI concepts into clear business value while staying current on Generative AI applications and analytics trends.