EL1 Senior Data Scientist, Collaborative Analytics

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• $123,799 - $140,935 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Ongoing & Non-ongoing

About the opportunity

AUSTRAC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Collaborative Analytics and Data Partnerships team where our vision is to strengthen data leveraging and data discovery through strategic data partnerships and co-development of solutions. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the growth and expansion for data partnerships within Fintel Alliance and beyond with other agencies. The Fintel Alliance is AUSTRAC's public private partnership, consisting of over 30 partners made up of government and private industry organisations.

You will work closely with partner analytics teams and internal operational analytics to deliver collaborative data products, insights, capabilities, and analytics. In this role, you'll use best-practice data science methodologies to solve challenging business problems and ensure data is translated into meaningful and actionable insights.

This role offer a unique opportunity to help shape major enterprise shifts and drive AUSTRAC's data-driven culture across AUSTRAC.

Be part of our transformation journey as we evolve into a world leading data-driven, digital agency in financial regulation and intelligence.

What are we looking for (Selection Criteria)

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Analytics, data science or statistics.
• Graduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated Programming skills in Python, R, Matlab, Java, Scala or Julia (PySpark desirable) and ability to demonstrated experience with end-user dashboards and solutions (Power BI desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working within legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps and MLOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide AUSTRAC colleagues.
• For a complete list of the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack below.

Key duties

• Generate insights and plans that address business problems, and a deep understanding of modernised collaboration systems.
• Lead the development of strategic data partnerships, including contributing to future state design needs of data exchange environments and a design model to meet business partner needs.
• Lead the design and implementation of data and BI engineering solutions. Ensure solutions are compliant, secure and manage data access and permissions in line with privacy and partnership obligations.
• Oversee the collection and cleansing of data from relevant partners.
• Oversee the development of self-service visualization tools.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• Will need to undertake AUSTRAC's pre-engagement checks.
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability and an affirmative measures indigenous round.

Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?

Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment. AUSTRAC is placed 3rd for APS agencies, in Time Magazine's Australia's Best Employers of 2025.

Mission Driven: Make an impact at Australia's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. We offer you a challenging and rewarding career with meaningful work.

Closing Date and Notes

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on Tuesday 18 November 2025

For enquiries, please contact: Data.Recruitment

AUSTRAC is conducting bulk recruitment for Data roles across a range of teams and classification levels. This recruitment process will be used to fill current vacancies and build a merit pool for future roles.