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Data ScientistiSelect • Australia
Data Scientist

Data Scientist

iSelect • Australia
30+ days ago
Job description

About us :

We are proudly owned by Auto & General Insurance Company. The A&G group is made up of trusted and well-known brands such as iSelect, Compare the Market and Budget Direct. In late 2024, iSelect and Compare the Market formed a new Aggregation business within the A&G group and now support millions of Australians to compare and buy their personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans.

How you fit :

Results-driven Data Scientist with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization. Skilled at extracting actionable insights from complex datasets to support business decision-making and strategy. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and key tools like TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Power BI, and Tableau. Experienced in building predictive models, natural language processing, and data wrangling across diverse domains such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Adept at communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Passionate about leveraging data to drive innovation and solve real-world problems.

Key relationships

  • Data Engineering Team
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Finance
  • Commercial Vertical owners (GMs / EGMs) and product managers
  • Marketing (social media, digital marketing)

What you do :

Data Analysis & Exploration :

  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that inform strategic decision-making.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and guide model development.
  • Model Development & Evaluation :

  • Design, build, and validate machine learning models for classification, regression, forecasting, and clustering tasks.
  • Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning, cross-validation, and feature engineering.
  • Document workflows, models and algorithms for reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration :

  • Work closely with business units, product managers, and analysts to understand requirements and translate them into data solutions.
  • Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging tools, technologies in data science, machine learning and analytics.
  • Willing to try new ideas and emerging data science and AI technologies to solve business problems.
  • What you need :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2–5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related role
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with R is a plus
  • Experience with ML libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost, etc.) and data tools (Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter)
  • Skilled in visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau, or Power BI
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and big data tools (e.g., Spark, BigQuery)
  • Solid understanding of statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and model evaluation metrics
  • Knowledge or experience working with AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or agent-based systems is a plus.
  • Leadership Capabilities

    Execution Excellence

  • Develops clear business cases and / or requirements for initiatives / projects and has a disciplined focus on benefits realisation.
  • Communicates clear and transparent KPI’s with associated reporting and action plans to deliver effectively and sustainably.
  • Develops improvements based on a clear understanding of customer needs and business requirements.
  • Adequately assesses when to consult and / or bring in expertise to solve a problem. Also invites colleagues to assist in the process of decision-making when appropriate.
  • Fosters a test and learn approach in how an individual or teams go about doing work. Testing new ideas, processes, or approaches in a controlled manner, collecting data on their outcomes, and using the insights gained to make informed decisions and improvements.
  • Culture Crusader

  • Acts in the best interest of iSelect, before their own or their team's interest (eg. at times, prioritising other areas of the business).
  • Leads local recognition, rewards and / or engagement initiatives that underpin our values.
  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Skilfully manages and harnesses emotions to foster healthy relationships, effective communication, and personal growth, ultimately leading to improved decision-making and overall wellbeing.
  • Fosters emotional awareness, regulation, empathy, and adaptability thus enhancing resilience and change agility, allowing individuals to cope with challenges and navigate transition effectively.
  • What's in it for you :

  • Career Opportunities
  • A competitive salary plus generous uncapped commission scheme
  • The opportunity to work with a well-known, household brand and public listed company
  • Work with a team of highly energised, motivated and driven professionals
  • 3 'recharge' days per year (yes, in addition to your annual leave!)
  • A free coffee each day, a funky café and a state of the artwork space
  • An impressive Employee Benefits Programs
  • If you are someone who fosters team spirit, has resilience and aspires to continue learning and developing their skills to drive commercial outcomes, you will have tremendous success in helping us achieve our progressive growth agendas. High energy levels and a love of having fun are also important to working in this energetic business.

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