In-Demand Data scientist Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Data Scientist and Modeller
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $87,266 - $118,416 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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Vacationer Program | T&T | Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data | Melbourne | 2026
Deloitte —Melbourne VIC
- Administrative experience
- AI
- Business
- Parental leave
Data Scientist
Jivaro —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
Data Scientist
Omnicom Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- SQL
- AWS
- Employee assistance program
9d
Data Scientist, Applied Science
Future Secure AI —Melbourne VIC
- $110,000 - $210,000 a year
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
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Data Scientist
Philip Morris International —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AWS
- APIs
- AI
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Data Scientist (Fraud)
Kasada —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- SQL
- AWS
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior/Staff Data Scientist (Optimisation)
Gridsight —Collingwood VIC
- $160,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Cleaning
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Data Scientist
Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Azure
- SQL
- AWS
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior Data Scientist
Equifax —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Machine learning
- Employee assistance program
Senior Data Scientist
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Analytics
9d
Senior Data Scientist, Applied Science
Future Secure AI —Melbourne VIC
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Machine learning
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Data Solutions Analyst / Scientist (Forecasting)
Australia Post —Richmond VIC
- Full-time
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Recruiting
Data Scientist, NLP & Trading Strategies (Quantitative)
Binance —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
LLM Data Scientist/Algorithm Engineer (Fully Remote)
Binance —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Master's degree
- Work from home
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Senior Data Scientist
Axsys —Melbourne VIC
- Master's degree
- SQL
- AWS
- Parental leave
Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist (Grid Insights)
Gridsight —Collingwood VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
Quick Apply
Senior Data Scientist
Bapcor —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- AI
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Senior Data Scientist
MYOB —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- SQL
- AWS
- Parental leave
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Machine Learning Engineer
4DMedical Limited (ASX: 4DX) —Melbourne VIC
- From $11,667 a month
- Full-time
- In-person
- AI
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Data Scientist and Modeller

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$87,266 - $118,416 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Computer Science
Git
Research
Master's degree
Working with Children Check
Leadership

Full Job Description

Position Number: JR-013972

Role type: Full Time; Fixed term for 12 months with a possibility of extension
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
School : Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: Level A $87,266 - $118,416 plus 17% super

Impact real-world health policy through simulation / Blend consulting projects with academic research / Learn from expert multidisciplinary modellers

Join us to build and run Python-based simulation models that inform health decisions for governments and organisations .

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will use and extend Python simulation models to quantify health, equity and economic impacts of interventions. Working with expert modellers , economists and epidemiologists, you will support consulting projects and peer-reviewed research. You will grow your technical, client- facing and leadership skills while contributing to high-impact, purpose-driven work.

What you will deliver:

Develop, extend and maintain Python-based multistate lifetable and related simulation models for public health interventions.

Build reproducible data pipelines, process large datasets and generate model inputs using robust statistical methods.

Validate, calibrate and document models, ensuring transparent, high-quality code and clear user-facing documentation.

Contribute to web-based tools and visualisations that communicate model results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Support consulting and research projects by translating client needs into modelling specifications and drafting reports.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a PhD or Masters in computer science , data science, mathematics, statistics or a related quantitative field.

Demonstrate strong Python programming skills for simulation modelling, including lifetable, Markov or similar approaches.

Use version control and structured documentation practices, ideally with Git, to support collaborative software development.

Analyse complex datasets, build data pipelines and create clear visualisations and automation macros in Python or R.

Deliver high-quality reports and presentations for clients, translating technical model outputs into accessible, actionable insights.

Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage concurrent tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team

You will join the Population Interventions Unit in the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This sits within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, a leading public health school. The team leads the SHINE Program, combining epidemiology, economics and data science to evaluate interventions. You will collaborate with supportive modellers , researchers and partners on projects that influence real-world policy. The School offers a vibrant research culture, strong mentoring and opportunities to grow both academic and consulting skills.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at [email protected]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 5 July at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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