* Leading Federal Government Department
* Non-ongoing 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options
* Rewarding hourly rates $$$/ Hybrid environment
A prominent Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their team and support the development of greater data capability, advancing a 'data-informed diplomacy' function. The successful Senior Data Scientist will secure a 12-month contract, with two 12-month extensions, and receive a rewarding hourly rate.
The successfulSenior Data Scientistwill be responsible for, but not limited to:
* Maintaining and developing data systems to support 'data-informed diplomacy' objectives
* Conducting data analysis and visualisation activities
* Maintaining and developing AI tools to support policy analysis
The successful Senior Data Scientistwill have experience in the following:
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, R, Python, SQL, and AI APIs/libraries (Azure, OpenAI)
* Hands-on experience with Power BI and DAX
* Background in data wrangling, cleaning, modelling, and integration across multiple sources
This is a great opportunity within a Federal Government agency, offering contract stability until 2026, extension options, and the chance to apply your data science and AI expertise to meaningful policy analysis The successfulSenior Data Scientist will be offered an initial non-ongoing 12-month contract with the view to be extended for 2 x 12 months and receive a rewarding hourly rate If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to quoting reference number AS0136.For more exciting job opportunities go to