Data Scientist - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

 

About the team

 

As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Data team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to reinvent the shopping experience for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing. 

 

The Data Team within the broader Coles Technology Team focuses on building data collection and analytics capabilities to uncover customer, product, and operational insights. Providing data driven support to our users and enabling Coles to be a data driven organisation.

 

About the role

 

A new, permanent opportunity for a Data Scientist is now available at Coles.

 

As a Data Scientist, you will promote the use of Advanced Analytics solutions within Coles by researching new techniques in areas of prediction, regression, machine learning, text mining, mathematical optimisation etc to identify new opportunities for future solutions and translating complex mathematical techniques into commercial concepts.

 

You will participate in the delivery of Advanced Analytics projects in line with best practice to deliver solutions and services to stakeholders.

 

Key responsibilities will include

 

• Shape and drive the AA values within the team 

• Share knowledge and experience across the team  

• Participate in the development of the vision for data / analytics architecture 

• Contribute to the direction and implementation of the data and analytics strategy and roadmap within Advanced Analytics team. 

• Deliver solutions articulating customer opportunity, commercial benefit, analytical findings and data recommendations. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Analytics, Commercial and IT streams to deliver valuable solutions to key business problems 
• Serve as a trusted advisor by cultivating relationships with stakeholders to improve their understanding and knowledge of analytical techniques and outcomes 
• Effective Communication with key stakeholders around the delivery of key projects 

• Design and implement new algorithms to meet business needs 

• Lead projects to deliver on time and high quality  

• Work according to the agile project methodology 

• Source, develop and apply new and existing analytical methods and techniques  

• Use of a variety of sources to keep abreast of industry practices 

• Ensure key stakeholders are updated, ensuring the commercial impact has been explored / communicated 

 

About you & your skills

 

You will have previous experience in a similar role, offering ongoing support to functional and technical stakeholders working in a large, complex and data driven organisation.  

 

You'll also need: 

 

• Analytics professional with a proven track record (4+ years) in advanced analytics / data science / Measurement science and/or Econometrics 

• Track record in designing and delivering AA solutions 

• Key analytical techniques, e.g. regression, clustering, decision trees, machine learning, text mining, mathematical optimisation etc. 

• Analytical applications – R (highly desirable), Python, Scala, Hive, Spark, SQL, Excel 

• Productivity applications - Git, Jira, Confluence 

• Willing to work on-call 4 days/week 

 

 

Commercial Skills and Formal Qualifications

 

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Engineering or related field. 

• Business and commercial acumen 

 

What’s in it for you?

 

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.

 

• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.

 

• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hot deals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.

 

• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks.’ You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.

 

• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.

 

• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

 

• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

 

 

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!

 

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements.

 

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

 

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au.

 

Job ID: 139189 

Employment Type: Full time