AURIN Data Scientist

AURIN Data Scientist

Role type: Full time, Fixed Term 12 months - Faculty: Architecture, Building and Planning - Department: AURIN - Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 to $120,453 per annum plus 17% superannuation. This Applied Urban Data Science role is to shape national research infrastructure for cities and regions within a collaborative, expert engineering team.

What you will deliver

• Conduct data exploration, processing, validation and analysis across priority initiatives supported by the Content Squad.
• Develop and maintain scripts, tools and notebooks for data processing, spatial analysis, modelling and visualisation.
• Contribute to reproducible, modular, versioned analytical workflows aligned with AURIN's engineering practices and technical standards.
• Collaborate within cross functional squads and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver data driven initiatives and outputs.
• Produce clear documentation, handover materials and knowledge artefacts to enable onboarding, reuse and scalable delivery.

What you may be a great fit if you

• Bring experience supporting research initiatives in academic, government or industry settings using complex data.
• Demonstrate proficiency with statistical and geospatial data for processing, analysis, modelling, validation and visualisation.
• Develop scripts or tools in Python, R or SQL for data processing and spatial analysis.
• Operate productively in cross functional, ambiguous delivery environments, contributing with minimal supervision or onboarding.
• Apply knowledge of GIS tools, FAIR data principles or open source data management platforms where relevant.
• Utilise familiarity with version control, CI/CD practices and cloud or containerised analytical environments.

What we offer you

• 17% superannuation and salary packaging.
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to inclusion and well being.
• Career development opportunities including tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive leave provisions: parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
• Access to discounted services (e.g., Bupa health insurance) and unique cultural and recreational benefits.
• Health and well being services, including an Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team

You will join AURIN's Engineering Function within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. The team connects researchers, government and industry with trusted urban and regional data and analytical tools. You will work alongside specialists in software, data science and data engineering in squad based delivery models to support impactful research and policy decisions that shape sustainable, livable cities and regions.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. We support an accessible recruitment process and provide adjustments throughout.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team.

Eligibility

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.