Data Scientist

• Limited Term Full Time until October 2025
• Based at Box Hill Hospital
• Decision Support

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Turning Point is Australia’s leading national addiction treatment, education and research centre. Turning Point is part of Eastern Health and formally affiliated with Monash University's, Eastern Health Clinical School. 

This position will support research activity across Turning Point by providing data management, analytic support, and producing bespoke machine learning solutions to improve operational efficiency. This position will also contribute to the execution of Eastern Health's Data and Analytics Strategy and perform ad hoc duties as directed by Decision Support's Senior Data Scientist.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

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  A degree in a relevant field with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Strong knowledge of ‘big’ data management, visualisation and analysis
• Experience with relational database systems (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server), and programming languages such as Python and R
• Strong knowledge of machine learning theory and methodology
• A strong commitment to excellence in customer service and a hands-on approach to service provision
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to exercise high levels of independence, judgement and initiative
• Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, communicate AI methodologies and requirements to a lay audience, and negotiate positive outcomes to complex issues.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
• Excellent administration skills and a demonstrated capacity to develop and co-ordinate effective data management processes and systems

Desirable

• Experience of managing or working with ACCESS databases

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**