Data Scientist

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. 

The role

We're seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team. This role will lead the development, upkeep, and enhancement of asset reliability data models and tools to improve the planning and execution of water and sewer reliability management plans and programs.

We are committed to leveraging data to drive innovation and deliver tangible improvements to our assets and services. This Data Scientist role is the focal point for our Asset Risk Model and is responsible for the coding/programming side of the model. Your work through this model enables the organisation to prioritise investments which prevent harm to the environment and the community. 

Who are you?

Tertiary Qualification: A degree in Computer Engineering, GIS, Statistics, or a field oriented towards Data Science.

Experience: Demonstrate 3-7 years of comprehensive experience in utilising a data science methodology to develop and enhance spatial data analytics models, predictive models for asset failure risk, and visualisation tools, preferable on network infrastructure such as water, gas, electricity and sewers.

Disciplinary Knowledge: Skilled in data science programming, with the capability to write code for tasks involving data wrangling, analysis, and visualisation.

Analytics Systems: Have practical experience with various data management and visualisation tools such as FME, SQL, Power BI, and coding proficiency in Python/R.

Collaborative Skills: Ability to collaborate within and outside the business.

Quality Assurance: Demonstrative ability to maintain systems such as experience in using version control systems such as Git, Azure Repos, and SourceTree

Communication: Possess effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Problem-Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset to handle complex technical solutions and explore new avenues uncovered through data analysis.

What's in it for you?

• Salary ranging from $89,021 - $111,571 plus superannuation, dependent on years' experience.
• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave 
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave. 
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics. 
• Career focused learning and development opportunities. 
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives. 
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views. 

We're for everyone

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all.  We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work.  But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life. 

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.  

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until 5th May 2024.

We are currently advertising a second, fixed-term Data Scientist position. To see the job advert, click here.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.