AI Data Scientist

Location: Sydney (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced AI Data Scientist to join a growing data and AI function, focused on delivering high-impact, production-ready machine learning and AI solutions. This role goes beyond pure analysis, you’ll be working on deep, complex problem-solving, building models that directly influence business outcomes, and partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how AI is applied across the business, combining strong technical expertise with commercial thinking and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy machine learning and AI models to solve complex business problems
• Conduct deep-dive analysis to uncover insights and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Translate ambiguous business challenges into structured data science problems
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, commercial) to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Communicate insights and model outcomes to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling way
• Continuously improve model performance, scalability, and reliability in production environments
• Contribute to the development of AI strategy, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Mentor junior team members and help uplift overall data science capability

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in data science, machine learning, or AI focused roles
• Programming skills in Python (or similar), with experience using ML frameworks
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and building predictive or optimisation models
• Solid understanding of statistics, algorithms, and data modelling techniques
• Experience deploying models into production environments
• Strong data visualisation and storytelling skills
• Ability to work autonomously and own problems end-to-end
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience with Generative AI / LLMs and prompt engineering
• Experience in fast-paced, product-led or data-driven environments

Why Join

• Work on cutting-edge AI initiatives with real business impact
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Collaborative, forward-thinking data and technology team
• Opportunity to shape how AI is embedded across the organisation

If this role is of interest, please apply now or call Graham Walker on 0417 630 485 to discuss further

Acknowledgement of Country

Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.

We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.