Data Scientist

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

About the role 

As a data scientist within the Digital, Marketing and Memberships squad, you will be work alongside the Analytics Delivery team to deliver high quality analytics, models, and prescriptive insights to key stakeholders. 

What's involved: 

• Apply a range of AI, machine learning, statistical and analytical methods with rigorous standards to produce high quality and accurate outcomes. 

• Work on a variety of analytics problems, including recommender systems, personalisation, and complex measurement. 

• Discover new opportunities to optimise the business through application of these techniques. 

• Develop the Data Science craft, ensuring that Bunnings develops a mature capability, builds industry/research links, and is exposed to / incorporates leading practices and methodologies. 

• Present key model outputs and insights to key stakeholders across the business in ‘everyday’ language. 

• Proactively identify learning opportunities and share your knowledge across the team. 

Who we’re looking for: 

You are an intelligent, conscientious problem solver with strong analytical, conceptual and collaboration skills.  

You will have a good understanding of the key building blocks of data strategy, for example an understanding of the role of the data layer and how data is collected, stored, and accessed.

You possess strong analytical and programming skills required to conduct sound data science and are a enjoy telling compelling stories with data. 

You’ll need:  

• Proven experience in data science, analytics, or a similar role 

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or other quantitative discipline 

• Experience analysing large, complex datasets using various tools and techniques 

• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and other data analysis tools 

• Experience with experimental design, predictive and prescriptive analytics 

• Good knowledge of productionising models into business outcomes 

• Highly desirable attributes include a background in econometrics or retail data science 

We’re here to support you.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:

• Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.

• Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.

• Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.

• The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.