Senior Data Scientist

RSL Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Data Scientist. This role involves delivering data-driven insights, utilizing advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to support business goals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data science experience and is skilled in Python, SQL, and machine learning. This position offers a full-time, hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on data science role.
• Experience creating predictive models and delivering customer-centric insights.
• Expertise with Python libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and pytorch.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data-driven insights to drive business outcomes in Lotteries.
• Support with predictive modelling and AI techniques.
• Develop advanced quantitative methods to improve decision-making.
• Create robust forecasting methods for business performance.

Skills

Data science

Machine Learning

Statistical analysis

Python

SQL

Git

Jupyter notebooks

Education

Formal qualification in a quantitative discipline

Job description

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Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$155,000.00/yr

Position Overview

• A Senior Data Scientist role like no other
• Provide insights that drive meaningful business outcomes
• Full time permanent & hybrid - Brisbane

RSL Queensland (RSLQ) is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation delivering innovative programs and initiatives that support veterans and their families. Our Lotteries department is the proud custodian of the Dream Home Art Union lottery, offering Australians the chance to win multimillion-dollar properties and prizes.

We are taking bold steps to increase revenue through diverse teams harnessing technology and data to reshape customer experiences and develop innovative lottery products.

The Senior Data Scientist supports Lotteries to realise its business goals by providing insights through data science, machine learning and statistical analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering data-driven insights to all Lotteries functions
• Support the delivery of commercial benefits using advanced statistical and predictive modelling techniques and AI
• Developing a variety of advanced quantitative methods to demonstrably improve decision-making across Lotteries.
• Developing robust forecasting methods to predict business performance of the Lotteries division.

About You

• Formally qualified in a quantitative discipline (e.g. data science, statistics, mathematics, actuarial studies, science or engineering)
• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on data science role (commercial, B2C environment) in partnership with sales, marketing and product teams
• Delivering actionable customer‑centric insights and developing models to predict churn, acquisition, cross‑sell, up‑sell, next best actions and/or personalisation with robust cross‑validation methods.
• Python (pandas, scikit‑learn, pytorch, polars), SQL, git, jupyter notebooks expertise is a must

Applications close at 5pm AEST Monday 1 December 2025.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology, Analyst, and Science

Industries

• Community Services, Gambling Facilities and Casinos, and Marketing Services

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia