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Listed two days ago

Data Science Lead - 6 month contract

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

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Lead decision engines, Next Best Action and propensity modelling as Data Scientist Lead on a 6-month Sydney contract. Influence senior stakeholders.

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

+ Super

Lead end-to-end data science activities, provide technical leadership across AI initiatives and work closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions.

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Data Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$70 – $90 per hour (exclusive of super)

Maximise your earning potential through a competitive APS6 equivalent contract
Help shape trusted, AI-ready data through high-impact data quality work
ACT, QLD, VIC, SA or TAS | Hybrid after 6 weeks on-site | Long term contract

Support a Commonwealth data program by analysing high value datasets and applying governance and quality rules to enable AI ready data.

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$950 - $1110 per day incl. Super

Contract until 30 June 2027
Hyrbid work arrangement
AGSVA Baseline security clearance required

Exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist to join a notable Federal Government Department and work on complex analytical models.

Recruited byKris Gale

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Lead Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Lead end-to-end data science activities, provide technical leadership across AI initiatives and work closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions.

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Lead Power BI Data Engineer

at Approach Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$135 - $155/hr

2 year contract with hybrid flexibility and a geographically dispersed team
Lead a Cyber Reporting Solution through Power BI dashboards
Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, ISM and E8 knowledge highly regarded

Lead the delivery of an enterprise cyber reporting solution in a combining data engineering, Power BI and analytics.

12d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Lead Data Scientist

at AAR Consulting Group P/L

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$1,100 - $1,300 per day (inclusive of super) neg.

Lead the application of analytical, statistical & computational methods, including artificial intelligence to supplement workflows & inform decisions

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Lead Data Engineer

at Hays | Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate

12 months contract with 2 potential extensions
Hybrid working arrangements
NV 1 required

Build advanced analytics solutions within a high-profile Federal Government environment

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of Research Insights & Analytics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1400 - $1500 p.d. + + Super

Six-month contract | Circa $1,500 per day
Lead a specialist research analytics and insights team
- Shape research strategy through rankings and performance insights

Lead research analytics, rankings and insights to inform strategic decisions. Six-month contract, circa $1,500 per day.

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Scientist

at Hays | Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$140 - $155 INC SUPER PER HOUR

$140 to $155/hr inc. | Contract to 30 June 2027
Hybrid Data Science & Data Engineering role | R, Databricks, Spark & Python
Multiple locations ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS & NT | Baseline required

Contract to 30 June 2027 | Multiple locations across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS & NT | Baseline required

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at FourQuarters Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$1100pd

Senior Data Scientist required to create a forecasting model for a well-known retailer to assist with workforce planning.

16d ago

Listed six days ago

EL1 Lead Data Analyst

at Talent Street

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Competitive

Must be an Australian Citizen
EL1 (Senior) level position

Senior Data Analyst opportunity within Federal Government!

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Data Governance Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Build governance frameworks from the ground up
Daily contract + highly competitive rates, with interview asap
Senior leadership role with real autonomy

Lead data governance for a major clinical research program. Shape policy, partnerships and ethical data in leading organisation.

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead/Senior Data Engineer - AWS, Python & Data Pipelines - Fed Govt

at HiTech Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Prominent Federal Government Agency
Long-term contract + extension options
Rewarding rates delivering AWS data & analytics solutions

Lead AWS data platforms, analytics pipelines and data engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.

8d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Data Governance Manager

at Teachers Mutual Bank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Shape enterprise-wide data governance
Influence regulatory and AI initiatives
Strengthen trusted, well-governed data

Shape data governance, regulatory compliance and trusted data practices across TMBL, helping strengthen how data supports members and the bank.

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

AUD 125 - 140 per hour

Job Location - Brisbane / Melbourne / Western Australia
Federal Government role
Australian Citizenship required

This role focuses on data analysis, reporting, data management, development and operationalisation of analytical and machine learning solutions.

Recruited byNewman Ponniah

21d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Data Analyst or Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

130

Your opportunity to drive high-impact data science and analytics initiatives within a Federal Government agency of national importance.

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Head of Data & AI Enablement - 12 Month FTC

at Metcash Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

Lead ALM's Data & AI strategy and roadmap
Drive trusted data, governance and smarter business insights
Accelerate AI adoption and deliver measurable business value

Lead ALM's Data & AI strategy, building trusted data foundations and enabling smarter insights, decisions and business outcomes.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Governance Project Manager

at Randstad Sourceright AU

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Located in either Sydney or Canberra, with hybrid working.
Competitive rate.
June 2027 contract - potential to extend.

Lead our data uplift as a Data Governance Project Manager.Drive governance frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance&engage stakeholders autonomously.

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Data & AI Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

We are seeking a highly capable Data & AI Lead for a two-year fixed term position within our team.

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Data Governance & Technical Lead (Project Lead)

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$142,841 - $150,891 (G09) + 17% superannuation

Full time, 12 month fixed term contract (possibility of extension)
Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)

Lead Curtin's secure research environment project, shaping data governance, accreditation and technical requirements across the University

9d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Data Scientist - Python, DevOps, Geospatial

at HiTech Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Rewarding hourly rate $$$

High Profile Federal Government Agency!
Initial 6 month contract + possible extension
Multiple locations – QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC, SA

FED GOVT is seeking an exp' Data Scientist to develop and implement scalable data science workflows to deliver robust and operational products.

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Statistical Programmer

at Face2Face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$110- $130

Data Scientist contract focused on R, Databricks and Spark, delivering scalable analytical solutions in a cloud-based production environment.

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Data Scientist in Demand Forecasting 8 Month contract Immediate Start Date Hyrbrid 3 days per week in Melbourne CBD- 3 days work from home

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at NEC Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Docklands, Melbourne VIC

Deliver scalable Azure & Databricks data solutions

Work with cutting-edge Azure & Databricks technologies
Lead enterprise-scale data engineering and cloud platform initiatives
Influence technical strategy while mentoring and uplifting teams

Lead the design of enterprise Azure & Databricks data platforms. Build scalable solutions, drive innovation, and mentor engineering teams.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Data Governance Lead

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Drive the development of modern data governance frameworks
Champion data stewardship networks
Shape how the organisation manages, protects, and leverages data

Operationalise data policy and design guardrails for emerging technologies

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Data Governance Specialist

at Correlate Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Operationalise established governance frameworks and processes.
Manage business and technical metadata using Collibra.
Support data quality controls and issue management

Embedding data governance across a large enterprise, supporting metadata management, data quality and governance adoption.

Recruited byKiara Beesley

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

hands-on data scientist with 5-8+ years of experience who has taken ML models from problem framing to production, ideally in insurance claims

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Interim Head of Technology

at Derwent Search Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

AUD 800 - 1000 per day

Sydney CBD based
6-month interim engagement
Available immediately or on short notice essential

Interim Head of Technology opportunity, with an immediate start.

6d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Up to $1100 p.d.

Design and build end-to-end data pipelines in a GCP environment
Experience working with LLMs
Financial Services

Senior Data Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract basis

17h ago

Listed two days ago

Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

AUD 120 - 150 per hour

7 Month Contract
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Brisbane
Baseline Security Clearance Required

Seeking a Data Scientist experienced with Advanced skills in writing custom R functions

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Data Analyst

at Country Fire Authority (CFA)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burwood East, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$116,655 - $131,160 pa plus 12% superannuation

A newly created 10-month fixed term opportunity
Play a key role in enhancing member experience for the CFA and leading a team
Use your leadership and data skills to make a meaningful impact in the community

newly created fixed term opportunity to play a key role in optimising CFA's Learning Management System and leading a team of analysts.

2d ago

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