Description

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet

Occupation: Analyst

Reference: VG/1645046

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is leading a Whole of Victorian Government digital reform program that will transform the way the Victorian Public operates and engages with the community.

Digital is a new government agency that will streamline and accelerate digital transformation in Victoria.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and proactive Lead Data Scientist.

This role is a leadership role that sits within the Business Insights team. The team is structured into cross-disciplinary squads with members from Data Science, Strategy and Analytics who work together to research, design, build and own end-to-end machine learning based services and intelligence solutions that deliver direct value to our users.

As a Lead Data Scientist you will:
be an essential part of a diverse cross-functional team of experienced research and intelligence professionals
research, design and build pragmatic, scalable, and statistically rigorous solutions to policy problems 
have the opportunity to shape the future of AI within the branch
use your expertise to leverage data, develop and distribute best practices, and proactively drive innovation.
About You

As our ideal candidate, you will have:
experience developing best practice AI or analytics strategy
high level skills in the application of data or statistical analysis, with mathematical and causal modelling
experience being accountable for managing the development and implementation of data pipelines, automated solutions to support business outcomes
ability to align technology to solve business problems
excellent written (across varied documents) and verbal communication skills, including experience in giving public presentations
advanced scientific computing and analysis with NumPy/SciPy.
The closing date for this position is midday Sunday 31 July 2022.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:
a resume
an optional cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, the department will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage. 

Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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