Senior Data Scientist, Business Engagement

Adelaide, SA
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Job Description

Trusted partner to the business, translating complex needs into clear, data-driven outcomes.
Career Development opportunities in a growing function
Dynamic fast paced environment

About The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity to join our Adelaide team as a Senior Data Scientist – Business Engagement, where you’ll lead high-impact initiatives that bring data and AI to life across the South Australia region.Beyond technical delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in project management, working from the ground up to scope, plan, and execute data initiatives. You’ll engage with a wide range of stakeholders, translating complex data into compelling narratives that influence decision-making and drive adoption.Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth analysis to support policy and program initiatives, translating business needs into clear data requirements and actionable insights.
Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, project managers, and offshore development teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements, working closely with technical teams to ensure solutions meet user needs.
Design and deliver Power BI dashboards and visualisations that effectively communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Maintain and enhance AI tools used for summarising and analysing structured and unstructured data, ensuring they remain aligned with evolving business use cases.
Lead the adaptation of tools for new applications, engaging stakeholders to understand emerging needs and translating them into technical specifications.
Ensure all solutions are well-documented and compliant with internal data governance, privacy, and quality standards.
Provide expert advice on data collection, integrity, and interpretation, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
Apply strong project coordination and delivery skills, managing tasks, timelines, and dependencies across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Required Skills and CompetenciesExperience and Capabilities we are seeking:

Relevant industry experience in working with data science and AI projects would be desirable.
Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
Experience in pattern recognition and predictive modelling.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects.
The ability to make good decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Benefits of joining ACCIONA:

Great Base Salary + Super + Annual Bonuses
Some of the additional company benefits include free insurance, 12 weeks paid parental leave, wellness rebates and discounts with industry partners
Great opportunity for career growth & development with a Tier 1 contractor
Certified Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025!

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.Apply now!ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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