Australia, Perth Cbd
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 3 years
Closing: 14 February 2025

Introduction

Brunel are partnered with a leading company in the energy and resources sector to deliver the best work opportunities for ICT & Engineering professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking an Energy Analyst to join a on a long-term renewable energy project on a contract basis.

What are you going to do 

We have a current opportunity for a Data Scientist on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Perth. For further information about this position please apply.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Insights

  • Extract, analyse, and interpret complex data sets to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions.
  • Utilise data visualisation tools to present findings in a clear and impactful manner, ensuring stakeholders understand the insights and their implications.

AI and Machine Learning

  • Develop, implement, and optimise machine learning models and AI solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, aligned with business objectives and delivering value.
  • Apply principles of AI and data ethics to ensure solutions are ethical, safe, and explainable.

Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies

  • Monitor emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on current and future data science projects.

Business Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for business process improvement through data-driven insights and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Support change implementation planning and management to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.

Technical Development and Programming

  • Develop and maintain software solutions using best practices in programming and software development.
  • Conduct rigorous testing to ensure the quality and reliability of data science models and solutions.
  • Support solution architecture and systems design efforts to ensure data science solutions are integrated effectively within the enterprise architecture.
  • Ensure all data science activities adhere to information security standards and best practices, protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Data Management and Engineering

  • Manage and maintain data management processes, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
  • Support data engineering efforts to build and optimise data pipelines and infrastructure.

Requirements Management

  • Gather and validate requirements for data science projects, ensuring they align with business needs and objectives.
  • Research and Innovation
  • Conduct formal research to explore new methodologies, tools, and techniques that can enhance data science capabilities.

Knowledge Management

  • Contribute to knowledge management by documenting methodologies, processes, and insights, ensuring they are accessible and usable by the team.
  • Develop and apply measurement frameworks to evaluate the performance and impact of data science initiatives.
  • Support team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, mathematics, statistics, machine learning, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years in data science and AI solution system development- Preferably in mining, energy, green energy, or heavy industrial operations.

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding and practical experience in statistics and machine learning, including causal inference and experimental design.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks (e.g TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Background in AI/ML techniques, including NLP (traditional and LLMs), computer vision and predictive analytics.
  • Experience in platforms such as Snowflake, S3 and Databricks/SageMaker
  • Familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (beneficial).
  • Experience with software development industry best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both multi-disciplinary product teams and to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Salary sacrifcing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

JB

Joel Bellinger-Brown