Data Scientist | wiq

Location: Ideally, Sydney based. Melbourne will be considered.
Time period: Permanent

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of AI and Insights to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

About wiq

At wiq, we're reimagining retail. As a partnership between Woolworths Group and Quantium, we harness data science to solve complex challenges and create better experiences for millions of customers. We're looking for a passionate Data Scientist to join our dynamic team and drive the next wave of innovation in advanced analytics and AI. Our work spans the entire Woolworths business—from customer loyalty and personalisation to eCommerce, store operations, supply chain, ranging, and pricing.

What you'll do

As a Data Scientist, you'll apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems across diverse domains including personalisation, loyalty, supply chain optimisation, and generative AI applications.

Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing end-to-end data science solutions, from data extraction and feature engineering through to model development, evaluation, and deployment with appropriate monitoring and validation.
Applying statistical and machine learning expertise using techniques such as GLMs, clustering, optimisation, XGBoost, and deep learning to deliver solutions optimised for business requirements including accuracy, scoring time, maintainability, and robustness.
Writing production-level code following established standards, conducting peer reviews, and promoting best practices in analytics, source control (git), and quality assurance frameworks.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure solutions are embedded effectively.
Mentoring junior data scientists, providing technical guidance, and contributing to team capability building through knowledge sharing and code reviews.
Communicating complex insights effectively to diverse audiences, translating technical concepts into business impact and presenting methodology and model logic with the appropriate level of detail.

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