AddressThinkstream is an information technology delivery and consulting firm based in Canberra. Our focus is on delivering outcomes for our clients by taking a proactive, yet considered approach. We foster genuine partnerships with our clients and are committed to consistently delivering results and overcoming challenges no matter how difficult the environment.
Role Description
Thinkstream requires an experienced Data Scientist to work with one of our Federal Government clients. The Data Scientist will be responsible for performing data analysis, data visualization, and data analytics tasks on a daily basis. This is a hybrid role located in Canberra.
Job Responsibilities
- Follow the principles defined in the client’s Data Science Blueprint
- Define and formulate data-related problems and objectives in collaboration with domain experts and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with data engineers who will provide data curation services.
- Explore and analyse data using descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and hypothesis testing.
- Apply and implement machine learning and deep learning models, such as regression, classification, clustering and natural language processing
- Optimise and evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and techniques, such as cross-validation, grid search, or A/B testing.
- Deploy and maintain data pipelines and machine learning models in production environments.
- Communicate and present data analysis and machine learning results to technical and non-technical audiences using clear and concise reports, dashboards, or slides.
- Write clear, business meaningful, code documentation that explains the intent and mechanics of scripts.
- Data Science, Data Analytics, and Statistics skills
- Data Visualization and Data Analysis skills
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or R
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with machine learning algorithms and techniques
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in the information technology or consulting industry is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
- The successful candidates will be required to work at client sites based in Canberra 2-3 days per week, with flexible work arrangements for the remaining days.
- All personnel will be required to currently hold, or be eligible to undergo a Baseline security clearance. Due to this requirement, only Australian Citizens should apply.
