Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Location:

Perth 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Business Intelligence & Data Analytics

Contact Name:

Lisa Williams

Contact Phone:

08 9423 1429

Date Published:

18-Mar-2026

Data Scientist
  • Work for a leading utilities client in the Perth CBD
  • Initial contract until Dec 2026 expected to extend
  • Competitive rates on offer
About the company:
Join a forward-thinking organisation in the utilities sector based in the Perth CBD that is focused on supporting meaningful projects supporting renewable and decentralised energy outcomes.

The role:
As a  Data Scientist, you’ll design and deliver analytical solutions that support business outcomes. You’ll partner with product owners, analysts, engineers and operational teams to explore data, build models, and translate insights into practical recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyse large, complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns and opportunities
  • Build statistical models and machine learning solutions for forecasting, optimisation and decision-making
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and communicate outcomes clearly
  • Develop reproducible data pipelines and analytical workflows
  • Produce impactful visualisations and presentations for varied stakeholder groups
Key experience:
  • Strong Python skills (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn)
  • Strong SQL and experience working with relational databases
  • Demonstrated experience building/validating predictive models or ML solutions
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
  • Data visualisation experience (Power BI, Tableau or similar)
  • Ability to translate technical findings into clear, compelling narratives
Desirable experience:
  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Big data tooling (Spark, Databricks)
  • Deploying models into production environments
  • MLOps / model lifecycle management exposure
  • Energy/Utilities AND / OR mining domain exposure (highly regarded )
The benefits:
  • Highly competitive day rate
  • Central Perth location (CBD) with the chance to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Extension potential beyond the initial term
How to apply:
If you are interested and possess the right experience, please apply now via the link below to be considered.

Contact: Lisa Williams – (08) 9423 1429 – (Job reference: 270159)


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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