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Senior Data Scientist

locations : Melbourne Corporate

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted 8 Days Ago

time left to apply : End Date: April 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id : R-0022628

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About the role

Senior Data Scientist | 9 Month Fixed Contract | Melbourne Based

As a Senior Data Scientist within AGL’s Product & Commercial team, you’ll play a critical role in driving profitability and growth through advanced analytics and predictive modelling. You’ll lead the development of best-in-class models, using complex datasets to solve high-impact business problems and uncover opportunities to optimise value.

Embedded within cross-functional teams, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end outcomes, while also shaping data science approaches, uplifting capability, and promoting best practice across the business.

You’ll remain closely connected to the Data Science Chapter, contributing to knowledge sharing, mentoring others, and aligning on modelling standards—bringing both technical leadership and commercial insight to influence strategic decision-making and business performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive value through data by mining, cleansing and enriching complex datasets, and developing high-impact predictive models
• Identify and solve business challenges using advanced data science techniques, proactively uncovering opportunities for growth and optimisation
• Partner with stakeholders to shape analytics use cases, manage expectations, and clearly communicate insights to influence decision-making
• Bring models to life by collaborating with architects and developers to deploy scalable solutions into production environments
• Lead and uplift capability through mentoring, coaching, and contributing to a high-performing data science community

About you:

• Previous demonstrated in data development and business intelligence with a background in quantitative discipline/
• Analytics toolsets, scripting languages and data platforms (Python essential)
• Machine learning and predictive modelling methodologies and tools with a demonstrated specialization in at least one data science domain.
• Experience working in cloud environments, Mircosoft Azure preferred.
• Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:

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Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Analytics and Data Science