Senior / Principal Data Scientist - AI & Advanced Analytics
5-Month Contract - Mining | Perth, WA
This opportunity offers the chance to join a large-scale, owner-operated mining organisation with one of Australia's most advanced iron ore operations. The business operates an integrated mine, rail, and port network and is recognised for its focus on technology-led optimisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
You will play a senior specialist role developing and deploying AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions that directly support operational performance across mining, processing, and logistics. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced data science leader who can operate at both a technical and strategic level while partnering closely with operational stakeholders.
This role suits a Senior, Lead, or Principal-level Data Scientist who can hit the ground running, take ownership of enterprise-scale AI initiatives, and influence how advanced analytics is embedded across a large mining operation.
Benefits
• 5-month contract with potential for extension
• Senior / specialist-level role with high visibility across the business
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI and advanced analytics use cases
• Exposure to complex, real-world mining datasets and operations
• Competitive contract rate, commensurate with seniority and expertise
• Autonomy to shape technical approaches, standards, and best practice
• Collaborative environment working directly with operational stakeholders
Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Extensive experience in a data science, advanced analytics, or AI-focused role
• Demonstrated experience working in the mining industry with operational datasets
(e.g. fleet management systems, historians, SAP, delay accounting)
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Strong proficiency in Python (or similar) for statistical modelling and machine learning
• Proven experience delivering solutions on Azure-based data and analytics platforms
• Solid experience with data lakes, SQL, Spark, ML frameworks, and data visualisation tools
(e.g. Power BI)
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale AI solutions, including
large language models
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex insights to
non-technical stakeholders
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Postgraduate qualification in a quantitative or mining-related discipline
• Experience with Databricks and modern MLOps / DevOps pipelines
• Exposure to deep learning frameworks and advanced AI techniques
• Experience with NLP and other advanced AI use cases
• Participation in data science competitions or industry hackathons
(e.g. Unearthed or similar)
Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop, deploy, and support AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions
• Ensure solutions are robust, supportable, well-documented, and production-ready
• Apply best-practice source control, modelling, and MLOps approaches
(e.g. Git, MLflow)
• Monitor, maintain, and improve Azure-based analytics platforms
• Work iteratively with business stakeholders to validate models and insights
• Translate complex analytical outcomes into clear, business-friendly recommendations
• Support and influence the broader adoption of AI and advanced analytics across
the organisation
• Stay current with emerging analytics and AI technologies and recommend improvements
• Contribute technical leadership and specialist expertise to high-impact initiatives
Our Client
Our client is a large, technologically progressive mining operator with a fully integrated iron ore operation spanning mine, rail, and port. The organisation is known for investing heavily in digital capability, automation, and data-driven optimisation to improve safety, productivity, and operational performance.
How to Apply
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About Titan Recruitment
Titan Recruitment is an Australian-owned engineering and technology recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of industry experience. We partner with leading organisations across engineering, energy, resources, and technology to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions.
Titan Recruitment is an advocate for Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.