Lead Data Scientist

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IT & T

Project Management / Business Analysts

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Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

Lead Data Scientist | Fraud, Risk & Advanced Analytics
Join a high-impact analytics program as a Lead Data Scientist, applying advanced statistical analysis, machine learning and modelling techniques to identify fraud, compliance and emerging risk patterns across complex datasets. This role is ideal for an experienced data science professional who can translate analytical concepts into operational solutions, work closely with data engineers, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Location: QLD, ACT, NSW, SA
Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible 2 x 6-month extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: Current Baseline clearance required

Essential Tasks:
  • Develop, test and refine detection indicators for fraud, compliance and risk analytics.
  • Design, build and validate advanced models including anomaly detection and predictive modelling.
  • Translate analytical outputs into operational detection capability with data engineering teams.
  • Develop dashboards, summary outputs and analytical products for stakeholder decision-making.
Key Criteria:
  • Strong data science capability across statistical analysis, machine learning and advanced analytics.
  • Experience with exploratory data analysis, feature engineering and complex datasets.
  • Ability to develop, diagnose and troubleshoot specialist analytical models.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including visualisation and reporting.
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Hamza Zahid or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.
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