About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to develop and implement advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that drive data-informed decision-making across the organisation. This role involves designing predictive models, optimising algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights for enterprise-scale applications.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modelling: Develop and deploy statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Prototype Development: Build proof-of-concept apps to demonstrate new or state-of-the-art models and algorithms.
• Model Evaluation, Monitoring & Improvement: Implement processes for validating, testing, and monitoring models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Visualisation & Reporting: Create dashboards and reports to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all data science activities adhere to organisational standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship (mandatory for NV1 defence clearance eligibility).
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles (including post-graduate study).
• Proficiency in Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and data visualisation.
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Desirable

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with Java. Experience with React for fronted development.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and version control (Git) is advantageous.

About Fivecast

Fivecast is a world-leading provider of cutting-edge digital intelligence solutions. We enable the world’s most important public and private organizations to explore masses of data and uncover actionable insights, critical to protecting global communities.

As a growing tech company with over 150 people globally, all team members are provided with the opportunity to directly contribute to our success, participate in the development of new and emerging technologies and grow their career in a challenging and dynamic high-tech environment.  We are headquartered in Adelaide, Australia with teams in Canberra, Virginia USA, and London UK.

Our Work Environment and Culture 

Our Adelaide based headquarters is a purpose-built tech hub centrally based in vibrant Hutt Street. We moved into this brand-new space in early 2023 to allow for continued collaboration, innovation & growth.
  
Our space has been specifically engineered for brainstorming, idea generation, random encounters across teams and to suit our casual, relaxed culture. This has been achieved through amazing features, including an arcade room, pool table, fully equipped kitchens with fruit and snacks, barista quality coffee machine, end of trip facilities (showers, lockers, bike storage, etc), as well as comfortable breakout spaces.

Fivecast has a connected work culture with team members taking advantage of our social clubs, local cafes, bars, pubs and sporting facilities for team activities. At Fivecast we understand the importance of a good work-life balance and support flexible work arrangements.

Fivecast is an inclusive employer, we value diversity of thought and experience and believe our inclusive culture contributes to our success. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live and work.