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Senior Data Scientist

Job No: 678760

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

Max Term Full Time

IT

Pay Band 6


  • Shape AI red teaming capability across a major Australian group
  • Work on frontier Generative AI and model risk at enterprise scale
  • Hybrid working with strong investment in learning and progression

Help design safer, more reliable AI systems by identifying risks before they reach customers, while growing your influence as a senior technical specialist.

About the role

As a Senior Data Scientist with focus on AI Red Teaming, you will contribute to the design and delivery of advanced data science and Generative AI initiatives that protect and strengthen Suncorp’s AI systems. Working within the Data Science and AI Centre of Excellence, you will support enterprise teams to identify, test, and mitigate AI risks, while helping shape best practice across the Group. This role blends deep technical problem solving with visible impact on business outcomes.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and evolve AI red teaming methodologies that test Generative AI and machine learning systems, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, documented and mitigated before deployment
  • Design and deliver complex data science and AI solutions that improve business performance, including customer experience, cost control, and operational efficiency
  • Apply first-principles thinking to solve novel and ambiguous problems, translating business needs into robust data science and AI designs
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, and Business teams to provide clear guidance on AI safety, model behaviour, and system limitations
  • Contribute technical thought leadership by sharing emerging industry practices, research insights, and practical guidance with the broader data science community
  • Support the continuous improvement of Suncorp’s data science platforms, tools, and processes through informed technical input and collaboration

What you’ll bring

  • Practical knowledge of Generative AI, including experience building prototypes, testing model behaviour, and identifying vulnerabilities in frontier models
  • Proven ability to design and assess AI systems for reliability, safety, and performance, including implementing guardrails and mitigations
  • Strong experience in data science, AI, or machine learning, with deep hands-on capability in Python and the development of scalable ML pipelines
  • Experience applying machine learning algorithms and deep learning techniques in real-world, production environments

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.

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