Principal Data Scientist

14 hours ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia PetSure (Australia) Full time

At PetSure, we’re passionate about protecting the pets we love—and the people who love them.

As Principal Data Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how machine learning is applied across our business, delivering measurable value for our customers and supporting our mission to improve pet healthcare moments. This is a unique opportunity to lead technical innovation, mentor a small team, and drive business growth in a purpose‑led organisation.

If you’re a hands‑on ML leader, a strategic thinker, and passionate about delivering real‑world impact—this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Do

- Lead the creation of Pet Health Analytics and Digital Analytics programmes, generating unique insights to improve outcomes for pet owners across Australia and New Zealand

- Drive growth and retention by applying machine learning to strengthen existing channels and unlock new business opportunities

- Develop AI agents that augment and automate analytics capability, contributing to operational excellence

- Collaborate with AI Solutions Engineers, AI Systems Engineers, and the Pricing team to embed ML in production and uplift modelling capability

- Establish robust ML foundations by setting standards, frameworks, and practices for scalable predictive modelling and analytics

- Mentor and guide a small team of ML practitioners, while delivering hands‑on technical solutions

- Champion PetSure’s values and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture

What You’ll Bring

- Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning solutions in real‑world settings

- Deep technical expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both technical teams and business stakeholders

- Experience mentoring or leading small teams, balancing strategy with hands‑on delivery

- A collaborative, proactive, and flexible approach to problem‑solving

- Passion for pets, innovation, and making a difference

Why You’ll Love Working at PetSure

We offer more than just a job—we provide a workplace where pets and people thrive.

- Flexible leave options – birthday leave, wellbeing leave, and emergency volunteer leave

- Pet‑friendly workplace – bring your pet to our Chatswood office and enjoy free on‑site parking

- Pet benefits – premium‑waived and discounted pet insurance, pet care leave, and on‑site vet visits

- Wellbeing support – flu vaccinations, mental health programmes, and hybrid working

- Professional development – access to LinkedIn Learning, study leave, and support for further education

- Recognition and rewards – incentive pay, awards, and milestone celebrations

Join Our Team

At PetSure, we live by our values:

- Being curious and open to possibilities

- Tackling challenges with enthusiasm

- Passionate about pets and their people

- Caring for others and making an impact

We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our pet‑friendly environment means you can bring your furry friend to work

Ready to shape the future of machine learning and make a difference in pet healthcare? Apply now

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