Data Scientist/Engineer

A leading global organisation is seeking a Specialist Data Scientist to join their Data Analytics team in Brisbane. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of data-driven maintenance productivity, leveraging extensive datasets and modern technologies to deliver impactful analytical solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Investigate complex maintenance-related problems using structured approaches that foster collaborative problem-solving.
• Write code and conduct analysis utilising a range of technologies including Python and SQL, applying both descriptive and predictive modelling techniques.
• Build, enhance, and maintain scalable data products and analytics solutions using modern technologies that support maintenance performance.
• Drive improvements in data quality, automation, and standardisation by working closely with stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from operations, performance improvement, and business units to formulate asset management strategies based on actionable insights.
• Confidently present ideas, results, and recommendations to stakeholders at all organisational levels in a clear and engaging manner.
• Support evidence-based decision making by delivering trusted data products that help customers understand performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with other data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business specialists to level up maintenance productivity through shared expertise.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical processes by proposing new ideas that may benefit the business.
• Ensure compliance with best practices in data governance while maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability.

The ideal candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience using Python and SQL.
• A related tertiary qualification demonstrating your foundational knowledge in data science or engineering disciplines.
• Proven experience supporting business improvement strategies through analytical thinking and creative problem-solving approaches.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL for building descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive models as well as performing structured and unstructured data mining.
• A collaborative mindset that enables you to thrive as a dependable team player focused on achieving shared goals.
• Experience working effectively within dynamic teams where flexibility and adaptability are essential for success.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills allowing you to present complex ideas clearly to stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in data quality, automation, standardisation, and governance within large-scale environments.
• Experience exploring new ideas or proposing innovative solutions that have measurable benefits for the business is highly regarded.
• Asset management experience within mining, manufacturing or similar heavy industry sectors is considered advantageous.
• Familiarity with engineering or management consulting practices as well as proficiency using Power BI is desirable.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Richard Lynch on 07 3032 2295 or richard.lynch@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.