Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid Remote Retail Analytics

Quantium; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote working up to 30 days/year

Global mobility opportunities

Job summary

Quantium in Australia is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead data science workstreams for the wiqRetail team within Woolworths Group. You will drive strategic insights and own complex analytical projects that solve business problems and guide decision-making.

You will mentor junior scientists, partner with stakeholders, and apply Generative AI to improve productivity and deliverables while shaping analytics strategy across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years' progressive experience in data analysis, with demonstrated leadership, project management, and client-facing experience.
• Advanced SQL skills for complex data extraction, manipulation, and analysis across multiple platforms.
• Advanced programming experience with Python or R, including statistical libraries and machine learning frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization.
• A proven track record applying statistical methods, machine learning, and predictive analytics to solve real business problems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present to senior executives with confidence.
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of business strategy.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and big data technologies.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.
• A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (a relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data science workstreams, delivering strategic insights that influence decision-making across Woolworths.
• Design analytical frameworks and methodologies to solve business problems using diverse datasets and advanced techniques.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, providing technical coaching and career development support.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into innovative analytical solutions.
• Own quality management for analytical outputs, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and business relevance across projects.
• Present directly to stakeholders and participate in strategic workshops, communicating complex findings to key stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, consultants, and business stakeholders.
• Apply understanding of Generative AI applications to enhance analytical productivity and deliverable quality.
• Champion continuous improvement of analytical processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Statistics

Stakeholder Mgmt

Cloud Platforms

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Quantium in Australia is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead data science workstreams for the wiqRetail team within Woolworths Group. You will drive strategic insights and own complex analytical projects that solve business problems and guide decision-making.

You will mentor junior scientists, partner with stakeholders, and apply Generative AI to improve productivity and deliverables while shaping analytics strategy across cross-functional teams.