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Principal Data Scientist

Job No: 678238

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Permanent Full Time

Insurance, IT

Pay Band 7


Suncorp is investing in AI to enhance customer experiences and drive efficiency. The AI & Data Science practice is an established team with many high profile AI solutions in production across our businesses. We seek innovative, high-energy professionals with the right skills to join us.

As Principal Data Scientist, you’ll report to the Head of AI and lead the design and delivery of impactful Data Science and AI projects. You’ll foster a creative, safe environment, coaching teams to achieve excellence.

With access to market-leading AI tools and Suncorp’s rich data assets, you’ll collaborate with business leaders to develop solutions that deliver significant value.

What you’ll do

  • Design and deliver high-impact AI and Data Science initiatives, including GenAI models, to improve customer service, claims, sales, and risk optimisation
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to solve business challenges and ensure scalable deployment of solutions
  • Build strong relationships across the organisation, showcasing value through prototypes and presentations
  • Apply Suncorp’s AI risk and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible solutions
  • Share insights on emerging AI trends and contribute to the Group’s strategy and broader AI community

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field mandatory (data science, machine learning, statistics, actuarial, engineering, mathematics, etc.) with Post-Grad qualifications highly valued.
  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science, AI, or closely related disciplines
  • Experience in developing and implementing production AI & Data Science pipelines involving Machine Learning algorithms is mandatory, with experience working on Databricks being highly valued

What You’ll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
  • Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
  • Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
  • Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
  • Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/careers/benefits

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.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact liam.saif@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.

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