Woolworths

Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior Data Scientist, you will be a key player in developing and deploying sophisticated data science solutions that deliver significant business impact. You'll work on a variety of exciting use cases, from personalisation and loyalty to supply chain optimisation and generative AI applications. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of data science projects, from ideation to deployment, while developing cutting-edge methodologies that combine traditional analytics with AI-powered insights.

• Applying your expertise in advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex business problems, utilising techniques such as XGBoost, causal uplift modeling, GLMs, clustering, optimisation, reinforcement learning and deep learning.

• Establishing and maintaining technical standards, coding best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure reproducible, scalable, and production-ready analytical solutions.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, to design, implement, and embed data-driven solutions.

• Acting as a thought leader, people leader and mentor to junior data scientists, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Communicating complex technical concepts and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a creative and driven individual with a strong technical background and a passion for solving real-world problems. 

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in a data science role, with a proven track record of delivering impactful data science solutions.

• Strong technical expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design, with proficiency in advanced analytics tools and platforms, e.g. Python, VertexAI, SQL.

• A commercial mindset and the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.

• Experience working in Agile and MLOps environments, with strong proficiency in collaborative development practices including Jira for project planning, git for version control, and code review processes.

• Academic background: Tertiary qualifications in engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, physics, or a related discipline.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations that translate complex technical concepts, methodologies, and outcomes into actionable insights for diverse audiences across the organisation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Remember -- you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you from applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered 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. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.