Data Scientist

Role Title – Data Scientist

Help shape the future of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning at Sydney Water.

• Support Sydney Water’s AI/ML Transformation journey
• Facilitate complex data interpretation and improve business efficiency
• Permanent role, Parramatta location, with flexible/hybrid work arrangements available
• Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.

About us

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the role

Help us innovate to meet the challenges of our growing cities as a Data Scientist in Sydney Water’s Business Intelligence Analytics and Machine Learning (BIA & ML) team.

Reporting to the Manager BI Analytics and Machine Learning this role will play a key part in transforming the way in which Sydney Water obtains and uses data, transforming from a report-building function to providing consultancy in advanced analytics to the Sydney Water business.  The Data Scientist will also have the opportunity to create and lead Sydney Water’s enterprise-wide Centre of Excellence for AI/ML, establishing AL/ML deliverables and a community of practice, and will act as a Subject Matter Expert in this space leading best practices in AI/ML across the business and across specific AI/ML projects and initiatives.

Your duties will include:

• Working with Data Architects and Data Engineers to source the data needed to build analytic model.
• Organising data into usable formats
• Building predictive models
• Building machine learning algorithms
• Enhancing the data collection process
• Processing, cleansing & verifying of data.
• Analysing data for trends and patterns and to find answers to specific questions.
• Generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns
• Support internal stakeholders to understand the business data assets.
• Undertaking machine learning experiments and test
• Developing machine learning systems to various use cases based on the business needs.
• Selecting appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Defining, scoping, and planning data, information and analytics projects to meet business requirements.

About you

You are an enthusiastic proponent of all things AI/ML, keeping abreast of industry and technology trends. You can champion the uptake and benefits of AI/ML to a variety of business stakeholders, conveying to them in plain language the efficiencies and benefits use of AI/ML can bring to the business.

You will have:

• Degree qualifications in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar field, or equivalent experience in Data Science field. Master’s degree qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Data Scientist or similar role
• Good understanding of mathematics, probability, statistics, and algorithms
• Strong expertise and experience with data structures, data modelling and ETL process
• Good understanding of Cloud technology
• Experienced in generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
• Good scripting and programming skills in Python, R, SQL

Does this sound like you? Apply now.

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.

Closing date: 30 June 2024

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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