Senior Data Scientist

Position number: 00034009

Level /Salary: Level 6, $124,673 - $137,399 pa (PSCSAA 2024) + Superannuation

Directorate: Advisory Services

Work type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

The work area

This role sits within the Data Science Unit of the Analytics, Digital Transformation and Strategic Projects Directorate which is part of the Advisory Services business unit. The Data Science Unit undertakes modelling of activity and financial impacts in diverse areas such as the health system, criminal justice, community services, transport, and more, including a range of bespoke modelling work.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about data and modelling? We are looking for a systems-minded person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• Build predictive models of expenditure growth for large and complex government agencies;
• Develop simulation and optimisation models to inform policy making and resource allocation decisions;
• Adopt a data driven approach to evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of major government policies and programs.

We currently have one (1) fixed term full-time position available for filling for up to 24 months within Analytics, Digital Transformation and Strategic Projects.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Greg Bateman, A/Assistant Director Data Science, via ***email_hidden*** or (08) 6551 2614.

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How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):

• a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
• a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing the Essential Role-Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1 and 2, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
• provide the name and contact details of two (2) referees, with one being your current line Manager or Supervisor.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact [email protected].

Subsequent Vacancies

This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance across the WA public sector for up to 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

Closing Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 4:00pm (AWST)