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SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join the analytics team at Eastern Health. This role is key to developing this organisational service from the ground up through the delivery of a pipeline of data science projects. This is a great time to join the growing team as the organisation embarks on its journey to significantly uplift its data and analytics capability.
The role will:
• Lead the implementation of data science across Eastern Health and nurture organisational adoption
• Translate business needs into analytics requirements and a roadmap of specific data science projects that deliver tangible value for the organisation
• Operationalise predictive models by working with the business to implement outputs into decision-making processes
• Work with the data engineer to create data pipelines from both internal and external data and lead the development of the data warehouse
• Lead a small team with responsibility for team outputs, learning, development and succession planning
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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Excellent coding knowledge and experience in several languages, for instance R/Python
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Proven ability to build predictive models that are adopted by the organisation
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Outstanding problem solving skills including the ability to work with ambiguity
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Successful management of a small team or unit
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Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related quantitative field
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, 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 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.**
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
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