Principal Data Scientist

Metro South Health; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro South Health is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics within our BI and Analytics team, applying ML and statistical methods to transform healthcare.

You will deploy end-to-end analytics solutions, collaborate with clinicians and executives, mentor data science staff, and advance data governance and standards across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience with ML, statistics, data mining and predictive modelling.
• Proficient in Python, R or SQL for large datasets.
• Strong BI dashboard development and data transformation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced data science initiatives using ML, statistics and large-scale data.
• Develop and deploy end-to-end analytics solutions from data prep to model implementation.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Partner with clinicians and executives to translate needs into analytics solutions.
• Mentor teams in data science practices, governance and standards.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data mining

Predictive modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Autonomy

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Drive Advanced Analytics and Data Science at Metro South Health!

Join our Business Intelligence and Analytics team to develop sophisticated data solutions, influence strategy and help transform healthcare through data-driven insights! Temporary full time role!

About This Role

About your role

As Principal Data Scientist, you will play a key role in enhancing Metro South Health's Business Intelligence and Analytics capability, using advanced data science techniques to solve complex healthcare challenges.

• Lead advanced data science initiatives using machine learning, statistical analysis and large-scale data.
• Develop and deploy end-to-end analytics solutions, from data preparation and feature engineering through to model implementation.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, opportunities, data quality issues and actionable insights.
• Partner with clinical and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into effective data and analytics solutions.
• Mentor and guide teams in data science best practice, governance, methodologies and standards.

About You

You are an experienced data science professional who combines strong technical capability with the ability to understand complex business and clinical needs.

• Strong expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, data mining and predictive modelling.
• Demonstrated experience using Python, R, SQL or similar languages to analyse large datasets.
• Strong capability in data transformation, feature engineering, visualisation and BI dashboard development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinicians, executives and technical teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to emerging technologies and mentor others in data science practices.

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What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Princess Alexandra Hospital

The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant.

We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment.

We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.