Data Scientist

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Data Scientist.

What's the role?

We are looking for a passionate and driven Data Scientist to join our AI Services team, where you will play a key role in building a centre of excellence in data science, aligned with the bank's strategic priorities. Our team's mission is to create better futures by empowering our people to deliver value to our customers through AI capabilities and promoting data responsibilities.

As a Data Scientist in this team, you will lead the design and delivery of end to end data science and AI initiatives that have real impact across the organisation. You will work closely with technology partners and business stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver high quality, customer focused solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the bank's data and AI agenda by transforming insights into actions that enhance decision making, optimise operations, and elevate customer experiences. Your work will demonstrate the value of data science through practical application, technical excellence, and tangible business outcomes.

Please note: This position is open to candidates based interstate.

What do I need?

• 4+ years of industry experience in developing and deploying ML models for various applications, with a strong track record of delivering successful AI solutions including some experience in LLMs in a business context.
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with a proven ability to leverage these technologies to drive business value and innovation.
• Deep understanding of the latest advancements in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative models, with a proven track record of building and deploying successful applications/solutions in this field is desirable.
• Experience in developing models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Expertise in the following areas: natural language processing, or computer vision Methods: NLP, LLM, GenAI, Open AI, Microsoft Cognitive Services – Audio to text, text mining NLP, Image recognition, Machine Learning.
• Experience building solutions leveraging frameworks such as LlamaIndex, LangChain, AutoGen, DSPy, etc.
• Familiarity with Graph databases and their usage pattern.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with Azure, AWS Platforms or other cloud platforms.

Why join us?

We're obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we're looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we're committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we're already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to 'give back' to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

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We're all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website .