Lead Data Scientist

Data Science | Machine Learning & AI | Best Practices & Strategy | Lead the Function | Team Leadership | ML Frameworks | Coaching & Mentoring

• Lead a small team to execute AI strategy
• $150k – $170k + Super
• Hands on Data Science role with the opportunity to uplift AI capability

We are currently partnering with a well-known Australian organisation that is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their established data function.

This role, reporting directly to the senior leader across AI, this role will be central in leading a small team of data scientists and executing the organisation’s AI strategy, with a strong focus on advanced ML techniques and large language models (LLMs).

This role is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will combine people leadership with deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying ML, AI, and LLM-based solutions.

You will be accountable for embedding best practices, ensuring production readiness, and driving real-world impact from advanced analytics initiatives.

What you will be doing…..

• Lead and mentor a small team of data scientists to deliver innovative AI and ML solutions.
• Execute the organisation’s AI strategy, with a particular focus on LLM adoption and applied use cases.
• Design, develop, and deploy ML, AI, and LLM models into production environments.
• Establish and maintain best practices, frameworks, and standards for scalable AI delivery.
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of data and AI in line with organisational policies.
• Drive model reliability, accuracy, and validation through robust testing and governance.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to maximise adoption, value creation, and impact.

Your experience will include……

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with recent experience in a leadership or team management role.
• Proven success in executing AI and data science strategies within complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in designing, developing, and deploying ML, AI, and LLM-based models into production.
• Technical depth in Python, R, BI tools, Azure and ML/AI frameworks.
• Advocate for practical, ethical, and innovative applications of AI and LLMs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.

To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen.

If this position is of interest to you, please click ‘Apply’ or you can just send your details to raed@konnexuscg.com.au

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