Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Posted
July 22, 2026
Job Description
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...