Senior Data Scientist

2 days ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Suncorp Full time

Take the next step. Be part of something bigger at Suncorp.

Suncorp is harnessing the power of data to drive smarter decisions and stronger business performance. Our Data Science & AI Centre of Excellence plays a central role in delivering on this ambition by developing high-impact AI solutions and guiding strategic investment in data initiatives across the Group.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to take on a pivotal technical role in designing and delivering advanced Data Science and AI projects that create significant business value. This is a hands‑on technical position with opportunities for informal leadership, including guiding small offshore teams and influencing best practices across the organisation.

You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from prototypes and pilots to scalable, production‑grade solutions embedded in core systems. You’ll also help shape Suncorp’s AI ecosystem, contributing to platform development, tooling, and best‑practice frameworks.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and thrives in a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment. You’ll be a recognised thought leader, actively supporting and mentoring the wider data science community within Suncorp.

Join us in building data‑driven solutions that power better outcomes for our customers and business.

We currently have a number of contract and permanent opportunities available.

What you’ll bring

- Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g. Data Science, ML, Statistics, Actuarial, Engineering, Maths)

- Preferred: Postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant data science/statistical discipline, or equivalent industry experience

- 7+ years experience in Data Science, AI, or closely related fields

- Proven experience developing and productionising ML pipelines

- Strong Python programming skills and experience with ML pipeline optimisation

- Deep understanding of Machine Learning algorithms and neural networksExperience with Databricks (desirable)

- Familiarity with Generative AI and experience building prototypes or POCs (mandatory)

Our culture

Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance and corporate services. We promote a high‑performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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