Take the next step. Be part of something bigger at Suncorp. Use your Data Science skills to make a real difference through developing valuable AI applications for a range of business units across Suncorp Flexible working location of Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Agile workspace with up to 3 days WFH Suncorp is ramping up its investment in building new AI capabilities into its various customer and business processes across its various functions. This will lead to improved customer experiences and Suncorp becoming a more efficient and agile organisation. Therefore we are looking for great people with the right skills, high energy and innovative mindset to help us in this mission. As a Data Scientist at Suncorp, you will be in a pivotal technical role that drives the design and implementation of complex and varied Data Science and AI projects aimed at delivering substantial business value. You will report into one of our AI Practice Executives, and have a significant amount of autonomy in what you do, working with a combined onshore/offshore delivery team. You will have access to market leading AI and GenAI tools and models and Suncorp's centralised enterprise. You will work with business leaders in a collaborative way to develop these solutions. Your responsibilities will include the design and build of initiatives from prototype development to pilot implementation and ultimately to the integration of fully industrialized and scaled data science assets into core business processes. Additionally, the role carries significant accountability in championing best practice methodologies within the Data Science & AI community, acting as a recognized thought leader, and effectively communicating with key stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes. Suncorp places great importance on leveraging its data to enhance business performance, with the Data Science & AI Centre of Excellence dedicated to optimizing the value that our Group extracts from its investment in data and AI. This involves fostering robust business relationships, offering strategic counsel, and championing the development of Data Science & AI initiatives, both those we build internally and through external collaborations. What you'll do Play a significant role in the creation of use cases, prototypes, and production-ready data science solutions that integrate seamlessly into business processes at scale Support strategic leaders and the broader data science community by providing expert advice and fostering strong business relationships, ensuring investment in the right data science and AI initiatives Engage with stakeholders to identify critical business challenges and design innovative, value-driven data science solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes Take accountability for the design and delivery of advanced data science components, working within an agile framework to provide continuous value to business customers Ensure the quality and integrity of data, models, algorithms, and advice delivered to Group customers, maintaining a strong control framework Provide technical leadership within the team, advise on data science and machine learning matters, and collaborate effectively across the team and business units, with potential people management responsibilities depending on team structure What you'll bring 3+ years of experience in Data Science, AI, or closely related disciplines, demonstrating practical expertise and proficiency in the field Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (data science, machine learning, statistics, actuarial, engineering, mathematics, etc.) (mandatory ). A practical focus on using your technical skills to generate tangible business value. A can-do attitude to 'getting things done' that deliver value. A proactive mindset that takes the initiative to move things forward. Experience in developing and implementing Data Science pipelines involving Machine Learning algorithms is mandatory, with experience working on Databricks being highly valued. Proficiency in Python programming and expertise in developing ML models and/or pipelines are mandatory requirements. Thorough understanding of Machine Learning algorithms and deep neural networks is mandatory Proven track record of successfully productionizing Data Science solutions and familiarity with advanced tools and technologies such as Databricks and Generative AI Knowledge of Generative AI and experience in developing proof-of-concepts or building prototypes using GenAI is mandatory, with experience in building web applications being highly valued. What we can offer Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr