Senior Data Sceintists

People Connect ICT Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

People Connect ICT Solutions in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to deliver practical AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions within a complex government data environment.

The role requires hands-on R Shiny, SQL, and Python experience, plus proficiency with SAS, Power BI, Qlik, and EDW. You will handle data visualisation and production data science work, with healthcare/government data experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering AI/ML within government or large-scale data environments.
• Proficiency with R Shiny and ETL processes is preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate analytical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with EDW and data visualization tools (Power BI/Qlik) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data science projects from development through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and drive data-informed decisions.

Skills

R Shiny

SQL

Python

SAS

Power BI

Qlik

EDW

Data viz

Production DS

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to deliver practical AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions in a complex government data environment.

• R Shiny – hands‑on experience highly desirable
• Strong SQL + R and/or Python
• SAS / Power BI / Qlik
• Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
• Data visualisation & advanced analytics
• Production/operational data science experience

Highly Desirable

Experience with Medicare, MBS/PBS, healthcare, compliance analytics or Australian Government data will be advantageous.

Someone who can take data science solutions from development through to production, work with large/complex datasets, and confidently communicate analytical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.