Data Scientist Jobs in Australia

Please note : To be eligible for employment with the Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen.The Priority Investment Approach section has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic data analysts / scientists to translate data into meaningful insights to inform policy. The section runs the Priority Investment Approach model, which predicts how Australians will interact with the social security system across their lifetime.The team works collaboratively to maintain, enhance, and run the model and to undertake analysis as required. With the model already well established, the team is placing a greater emphasis on providing government with useful insights to help inform policy development.An important component of this role is to work with policy areas to develop fact sheets, insights papers, and data visualisations to help answer key policy questions. This position will suit someone who has good data analysis skills and an interest in policy, who is keen to expand their skills and knowledge in areas such as machine learning, coding, big data, and / or project management. You will be supported by a team of experienced data analysts and modellers and be provided with training and development opportunities.The position will not involve supervising other staff.Eligibility / Additional Requirements : To be eligible for employment with the Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance : The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).Applicants must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history, and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.Type / Length of Vacancy : Ongoing & Non-ongoing#J-18808-Ljbffr