Senior Data Scientist - [Archived Advertisement]

About the Department

This federal government department is charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help deliver a strong and fair society for all Australians. The department develops and implements social policy.

About the Role

The Hub requires data scientists to develop outcome and demographic measurements, transforming and computing large dimension data sets, developing counterfactual indicators for causal inference, assessing the statistical robustness of methods, preparing periodic evaluation data reports, and formatting reports in end user-friendly graphical formats.

This is highly technical work, requiring specialised skills in data analytics languages, tools and reporting.

Essential:

• Substantial applied experience in data science, including advanced data analytics, visualisation, data modelling and cleaning.
• Advanced experience in building and applying statistical models, algorithms, and machine learning techniques.
• Experience in ETL methods and techniques including large-scale data transformations.
• Advanced experience using statistical software, tools and database languages (for example, SQL, R, SAS, Gitlab, Qliksense, PySpark or similar).
• Proven track record of adhering to tight delivery schedule and high standards, and ability to respond flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that enable you to deliver clear and concise messages, including responding to queries and drafting of key documents
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What's on offer

The successful candidates will be offered APS6 or EL1 non-ongoing roles employed directly by the department.

As this role is with the Federal Government, only Australian citizens will be considered for this vacancy, a baseline clearance is required.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 7th November 2023.

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