Data Scientist

Full-time

Camberwell, VIC

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

About the Role

The Data Scientist role is responsible for leading, building, implementing, and supporting AI and statistical analysis. The role prepares complex data, training data sets, builds and tests models, and is responsible for documentation, and ongoing evaluation of AI algorithms. The Data Scientist demonstrates expertise in all stages of AI and statistical analysis, AI development, and execution methodologies, offering an in-depth knowledge of AI to its stakeholders, peers, and the organisation.

The key selection criteria associated with this role is:

• Gather data, analyse, and research to develop insightful conclusions and generate solutions to address user needs
• Oversee, develop, test and implement machine learning algorithms for predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Build datasets for training data sets for models Lead, monitor and evaluate AI modelling and accuracy
• Maintain a good understanding of ongoing research and product/feature releases in the space of generative AI 
• Work closely with data engineers to ensure good data quality, integrity, and availability of data

Desirable

• Experience in data modelling and data storage systems, as well as knowledge of modern data warehouse technologies and approaches.
• 5+ years Proficiency in data science and analytics tools/platforms such as SQL, R, Excel, JavaScript, or Python
• 1-2 years experience in building and implementing ML/AI models

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Career and development opportunities.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

If you require support with the application process, please contact gvenizelos@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.