• Lead Data Science projects with real business impact
• Help shape the future of AI in Claims and Insurance
• Hybrid & flexible working | Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Toowoomba

We’re looking for a Data Science Lead to drive high-impact initiatives across Home and Motor Claims within our Consumer Insurance division. Using data, AI and ML, you’ll enhance claims performance, optimise cost management, and help shape the future of how we manage claims at Suncorp.

This is a critical delivery-focused role directly supporting the Claims, Value & Transformation (CVT) program, ensuring Suncorp is leveraging its AI capabilities to improve claims cost visibility and control.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver key Data Science projects across Home & Motor Claims
• Lead a team of analytics partners and guiding them through AI/ML initiatives
• Design and implement scalable predictive models and advanced analytics solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate insights into operational outcomes
• Partner with Tech & Ops teams to enhance our data infrastructure
• Identify and lead high-impact AI/ML opportunities (“Value Hunts”)
• Ensure compliance, ethical use, and governance of all data science outputs
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Actuarial, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science)
• 5+ years’ experience in Data Science or related advanced analytics roles
• Proven experience solving commercial problems using machine learning and AI
• Strong capability in Python, Databricks and DBT
• Experience working with unstructured data, LLMs, or NLP frameworks highly regarded
• Commercial focus and a growth mindset
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge, you have been looking for, please apply online today. For further information regarding this position, please contact luke.morandini@suncorp.com.au 

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