National Security Data Scientist (NV1/NV2/TSPV)

Nixil Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixil Pty in Canberra (with Sydney and Adelaide locations) is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into insights and analytical models supporting national security outcomes. The role involves preparing data from multiple sources, developing, testing and validating statistical and machine learning models, presenting findings to stakeholders, and maintaining reproducible analysis with secure data handling.

Start Date: March 2027. End Date: June 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated data science, statistical analysis and predictive modelling experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL and relevant analytical libraries.
• Experience with data visualisation, model evaluation and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse data from multiple sources.
• Develop, test and validate statistical and machine learning models.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain reproducible analysis and secure data handling practices.

Skills

Data science

Statistical analysis

Predictive modelling

Python

R

SQL

Data visualisation

Version control

Security clearance

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Nixil Pty in Canberra (with Sydney and Adelaide locations) is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into insights and analytical models supporting national security outcomes. The role involves preparing data from multiple sources, developing, testing and validating statistical and machine learning models, presenting findings to stakeholders, and maintaining reproducible analysis with secure data handling.

Start Date: March 2027. End Date: June 2027.