We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team and lead key projects involving machine learning, time series forecasting and LLMs. You will have a solid mathematical foundation and proven experience in developing and deploying production-level code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data science models, responsible for designing and delivering technically complex Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives that produce significant business value
• Utilize advanced techniques in machine learning, deep learning, and causal inference to drive business insights and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data science solutions.
• Develop production-level code using Python, ensuring scalability and integration with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Use SQL and ETL processes to manipulate and extract data from relational databases.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the overall growth of the analytics team.

The Successful candidate:

• Significant, demonstrable experience in data science or analytical roles
• You will have a track record of achievement in data science, analysis, applied statistics or machine learning
• Advanced Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of machine learning algorithms, model development, and deployment, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R) and one database querying language (e.g., SQL). Experience with visualization tools like PowerBI is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Strong ability to align technical solutions with business strategy, and to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders
• An academic background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, actuarial studies or similar is required
• You will have experience working in a cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure) environment
• You will have demonstrated clear and thorough logical and analytical thinking, as well as problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects, including setting timelines, deliverables, and navigating resourcing challenges

Why Join Us:

• Work in a dynamic and innovative team driving real business impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leadership role.
• Collaborative culture and cross-functional engagement with various teams and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

The Game Changers:

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.​

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.​

Life @ AP+:

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.

The Purpose:

The Change Enablement Practice Lead is accountable for the ITIL Change Enablement Practice. The Lead needs to ensure that the process is designed appropriately and effectively that it meets the needs of AP+, industry best practice and various legislative requirements. The role is required to govern the practice end-to-end, including, service partners, performance, governance forums, reporting and training. This governance is required to ensure IT and business services achieve positive outcomes. 

Primary Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the ITIL change enablement practice, including people, process and technology, to ensure the right outcomes are achieved. 

• Accountable for all enhancements and introduction of new capability to the change enablement module in AP+ ITSM tool. 

• Support the ITSM tool software delivery lifecycle for enhancements to the change enablement module. 

• Leading or contributing to the formulation of the change enablement practice roadmap and approach. 

• Identifying and addressing potential risks and areas of resistance, devising specific plans to mitigate concerns. 

• Performing analysis of changes to ensure thorough planning of change initiatives in line with the AP+ standards. 

• Authorise for changes to progress, as per the AP+ change approval matrix. 

• Develop and implement change enablement communications, and training in line with AP+ standards. 

• Identify opportunities to automate and digitise the process. 

• Conduct post change reviews to identify areas for improvement and mitigate future impact as a result of failed changes. 

• Chair all practice governance forums, inclusive of forums with critical service partners. 

• To maintain an interest and awareness of industry trends across change enablement and the capability within the AP+ ITSM tool to identify improvement opportunities within AP+.

We'd love to hear from you if have:

• ITIL4 (required) 
• Certified Agile Service Manager (Preferred)
• Agile Methodology (Preferred)
• Using various frameworks, such as DevOps and CI/CD 
• Automating and integrating toolsets to support modern change enablement practices
• Applying change enablement standards across legacy and modern technology architecture 
• Developing communications, including micro communications, to support adoption, uplift and performance 
• Creating performance-based reporting 
• Managing and integrating service partners

What's Next:

We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavour to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.