Data Scientist - Mobility & Geospatial
The role
The Data Scientist - Mobility & Geospatial will support the Motor pricing team and company by developing mobility and geospatial pricing strategies using robust, accurate and timely data driven analysis and insight. This technical role supports the pricing of our insurance products through data analysis, validation, and research of cutting-edge data and methods to price and manage insurance risks.
Leadership Accountabilities
As a leader at A&G;, you’re expected to role model our values, culture and ways of working. This involves driving high performance with high integrity, and finding solutions that mutually benefit our customers, business, employees, and suppliers. As a leader, we expect you to demonstrate commercial discipline, challenger ambition, effective risk management and a One Team mindset.
Position Accountabilities
To undertake tasks as directed by senior members of the team efficiently, thoroughly, with due care and minimal mistakes. This includes:
- Develop, implement, and maintain address and mobility datasets, with a strong focus on data validation and QA.
- Apply research and use innovative pricing methods and environmental data to enhance risk rating.
- Analyse, interpret, and extrapolate data from several sources to resolve complex issues.
- Implement rating changes to the live pricing system, including testing and post-live monitoring, and quantify the expected impact on the portfolio.
- Support the development of future enhancements in geospatial analysis, techniques, systems, and processes.
- Prepare and present papers to communicate results, insights, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested to meet operational requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior team members.
What experience you’ll bring
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in general insurance, preferably with a strong focus on data engineering techniques.
- Desirable academic backgrounds include data science, actuarial, geospatial, or other analytics backgrounds.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong programming skills (e.g. SQL, Bigquery, Python, R)
- Experience with geospatial software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS).
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive attitude with enthusiasm to learn and adapt.
Our Perks
Location: Toowong
Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.
The benefits of working at A&G;
- Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- Access to A&G;’s employee reward and recognition platform, powered by Rewards Gateway - Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- Personalised rewards and peer-to-peer recognition
- Exclusive discounts and savings across more than 600 top retailers
- A comprehensive recognition program that celebrates milestones and achievements—helping you feel valued every step of the way
- Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
- Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- Give back - our A&G; Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
- Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us
Auto & General (A&G;) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
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