Senior Data Scientist
Jacobs
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we have curious minds! Issues inspire us to dig deeper and apply big data analytics to fully understand the interplay of multifaceted variables shaping the future, ensuring that we conceive and deliver solutions that connect people and places with the means to work smarter and live better, and make an enduring, positive difference in the world.
We are seeking Senior Data Scientist to join our Melbourne Digital Advisory and Advanced Data & Analytics ANZ team. The purpose of this role is to provide a diverse range of Data Science services to our clients using technical skills in programming (Python, R, Java, Shiny), engineering and scientific skills. You will successfully plan, manage and deliver projects to meet client requirements, build the Digital & Data performance unit work pipeline by developing and capitalising on internal and external client relationships and to provide technical inputs. Work may be performed on secondment at a client location, or for clients from Jacobs locations.
The Senior Data Scientist will work within the Digital & Data performance unit and is embedded in the Data & Optimisation team. The role encompasses Data Science projects that investigate and optimise elements of a client’s business operations. A flexible approach to project delivery is required. Work may be performed across the wide range of markets that Jacobs services, including Transport, Water, Energy & Power, Resources and Health. The Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with technical leadership and team members, including guidance to the less senior members of the team.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
Your attributes of being a self-starter align with Jacobs’ desire for the continued improvement and development of the geospatial discipline within Digital & Data Solutions. You will need demonstrated
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life — from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) Talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE
Cultural Support
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we have curious minds! Issues inspire us to dig deeper and apply big data analytics to fully understand the interplay of multifaceted variables shaping the future, ensuring that we conceive and deliver solutions that connect people and places with the means to work smarter and live better, and make an enduring, positive difference in the world.
We are seeking Senior Data Scientist to join our Melbourne Digital Advisory and Advanced Data & Analytics ANZ team. The purpose of this role is to provide a diverse range of Data Science services to our clients using technical skills in programming (Python, R, Java, Shiny), engineering and scientific skills. You will successfully plan, manage and deliver projects to meet client requirements, build the Digital & Data performance unit work pipeline by developing and capitalising on internal and external client relationships and to provide technical inputs. Work may be performed on secondment at a client location, or for clients from Jacobs locations.
The Senior Data Scientist will work within the Digital & Data performance unit and is embedded in the Data & Optimisation team. The role encompasses Data Science projects that investigate and optimise elements of a client’s business operations. A flexible approach to project delivery is required. Work may be performed across the wide range of markets that Jacobs services, including Transport, Water, Energy & Power, Resources and Health. The Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with technical leadership and team members, including guidance to the less senior members of the team.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
Your attributes of being a self-starter align with Jacobs’ desire for the continued improvement and development of the geospatial discipline within Digital & Data Solutions. You will need demonstrated
- Experience with Data science, computer science, or similar.
- Passion to engage deeply with the physics of problems and apply various techniques to solve them.
- Understanding of data structures and databases.
- Experience using scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.
- Analysis, data preparation, and presentation skills to inform organisational decision making.
- Understanding in common programming languages such as Python, R, Java, Shiny.
- Communication skills.
- Understanding of project management
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life — from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) Talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE
Cultural Support
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
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