Senior Data Scientist - Personalisation

Company Description

About SEEK

SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.

Life at SEEK

SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to Work in Technology (2021-2024). We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.

Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.

Job Description

About the Role 

At SEEK, Senior Data Scientists are trusted to lead the development of cutting-edge AI systems that shape the way millions of people discover meaningful work. As a Senior Data Scientist in the Personalisation team, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end solutions—from shaping problem definitions and designing experiments to building models and deploying them at scale. 

You’ll work on some of SEEK’s most impactful challenges, such as deep candidate representations, personalising user experiences, and delivering adaptive, data-driven content across our platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with AI Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Data Scientists, while also mentoring and guiding less experienced team members. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, loves solving ambiguous problems, and is passionate about both technical excellence and product impact. If you're ready to drive innovation and lead with influence, we want to hear from you. 

The Team 

The Personalisation team sits within SEEK's Artificial Intelligence & Analytics (AIPS) group and plays a pivotal role in shaping how candidates interact with our products. Our goal is to help users find the right opportunities faster, by tailoring their experiences using behavioural signals, advanced machine learning, and deep user insights. 

As part of a specialised cross-functional unit, we design and deploy models that power intelligent content systems and personalisation engines. Working in quarterly cycles, we explore, prototype, and ship solutions that transform the job discovery experience for millions. 

What You’ll Do 

Business Impact & Collaboration 

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to solve complex personalisation challenges aligned with SEEK’s strategic objectives 

• Collaborate closely with AI Product Managers, Software Engineers, and other Data Scientists to develop scalable and impactful solutions 

• Take ownership of roadmap planning and technical direction for personalisation initiatives 

• Influence the broader team through thought leadership, structured experimentation, and strong stakeholder engagement 

Model Development & Innovation 

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models for large-scale personalisation systems 

• Apply advanced techniques in model tuning, ranking, and system design to deliver measurable user and business outcomes 

Performance & Validation 

• Design and execute rigorous evaluation strategies, including offline metrics, A/B tests, and long-term performance monitoring 

• Ensure that all models meet quality, fairness, and performance benchmarks before and after deployment 

• Proactively identify and troubleshoot performance issues in production systems 

Data-Driven Insights 

• Drive data analysis to uncover insights that inform personalisation strategy and product development 

• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for product and engineering teams 

• Support evidence-based decision making across the AIPS group through dashboards, documentation, and storytelling 

Leadership & Mentoring 

• Proven experience mentoring junior or mid-level data scientists 

• Ability to provide technical guidance, code reviews, and project leadership 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI roles 

• Proven ability to lead the development and deployment of production-grade ML models 

• Strong background in machine learning, statistics, and data analysis 

• A Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field 

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data science libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch 

• Hands-on experience with deep learning, ranking algorithms, or personalisation frameworks 

• Deep experience with A/B testing, experimental design, and model evaluation techniques 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Additional Information

Permanent Perks
At SEEK we offer:

• Annual Performance Bonus Plan
• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Support for parents with 14 weeks paid primary carers leave and 2 weeks paid leave for partners

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.