Our client in ACT seeks the services of DSS L3 Lead Data Scientist with NV1 clearance.
19th June, 2026
Location - ACT
Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance
Length of Contract: 12 months
The role closes on 29/06/2026
Reference Number: 1117806
Deliverables / Key Responsibilities:
Evaluation of the need for analytics, assessment of the problems to be solved, and what internal or external data sources to use or acquire.
Specification and application of appropriate mathematical, statistical, predictive modelling or machine -learning techniques to analyse data, generate insights, create value and support decision-making. Manage the review of the benefits and value of analytics techniques and tools and recommend improvements.
Undertake technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of analytic development, including the planning, delivery and communication of analytic methods, tools and techniques.
Contribute to and support leadership efforts to improve data science processes and techniques.
Contribute to the development of solution architectures in data analysis and exploitation. Identify and evaluate alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability.
Identify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
Experience/Skills Sought:
The Commonwealth will evaluate Quotations on the basis of best value for money (which may include consideration of past performance) consistent with Commonwealth procurement policies.
Past performance and relevant experience; and
Overall value for money assessment.
Proven experience in designing, coordinating, developing and integrating sophisticated analytic solutions.
Extensive experience in data analysis, strong capability in architecting and developing analytic solutions, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of technical and non-technical personnel.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills to communicate results using appropriate methods to a range of audiences.
Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of machine learning approaches.
Demonstrated knowledge of geospatial analysis (desirable).
Additional Criteria:
DSS -1.6 Data and Configuration Management - L3
SFIA Skill Code - Data science DATS - L4
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