Data Scientist | AI & Advanced Analytics | Perth
Your new company
A leading organisation in the mining sector is seeking a Data Scientist to join their analytics team. This role focussesz on delivering innovative AI and machine learning solutions to drive operational efficiency and business insights.
Your new role
You will:
* Develop, deploy, and support AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions
* Ensure solutions are sustainable, supportable, and well-documented
* Apply best-practice source control, modelling, and MLOps approaches (e.g., Git, MLflow)
* Monitor and improve Azure-based analytics platforms
* Work iteratively with stakeholders to validate insights and communicate outcomes
* Present complex analytical results in clear, business-friendly language
* Contribute to growing AI adoption across the business
* Stay current with emerging analytics and AI technologies
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
* Extensive experience in a data science-related role
* Experience in the mining industry working with datasets (fleet management, historians, SAP, delay accounting)
* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
* Strong experience with Python, statistical modelling, and modern ML techniques
* Proven experience with Azure-based data and analytics platforms
* Experience with data lakes, SQL, Spark, ML frameworks, and Power BI
* Experience with enterprise-scale AI and large language models
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in a quantitative or mining-related field
* Experience with Databricks, MLOps/DevOps pipelines, and deep learning frameworks
* Experience with NLP and advanced AI use cases
* Participation in data science competitions (e.g., Unearthed, Kaggle)
* Strong stakeholder engagement and storytelling capability
What you'll get in return
* Competitive daily rate
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and analytics projects in the mining sector
* Collaborative and innovative work environment
What you need to do now
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