Location: Brisbane
About the role:
Exciting Opportunity for Data Science Students at Aurizon!
Are you a Data Science student looking to gain valuable work experience and earn while you learn? Aurizon is offering an excellent opportunity for you to join our team!
You'll work as a casual employee for an initial period of 3 months within the Commercial & Service Design team of Aurizon's new Containerised Freight business. Your role will involve leveraging your Data Science skills to support various initiatives in the rapid startup phase of the Containerised Freight business: exploring and wrangling data; undertaking analyses; and creating captivating visuals.
About you:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Superior proficiency with Power BI: transforming data using Power Query and writing advanced DAX (essential).
- Awareness of the "star schema" approach to data modelling with facts and dimensions.
- Experience with SQL and exploring data using SQL Server Management Studio (desirable).
- Proficiency in other languages such as R or Python (optional).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently, deal with ambiguity and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
- Interest in broadening experience beyond pure Data Science tasks, e.g. the role has potential for involvement in some new systems specification and testing work for an interested candidate.
- Able to commit to 3 days a week.
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers