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Senior Data Scientist

Melbourne, Australia

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Posted 05/12/2025 Job Number 56945 Work type Fixed Term - Full Time Posting End Date 12/12/2025

Senior Data Scientist - 12 months Fixed term Contract - Melbourne


We’re seeking a Senior Data Scientist who thrives in complex environments and has proven experience delivering data science at scale. A key aspect of this role is not just building predictive models but partnering with Tech, ML Engineers and our Clinicians to help build out Data Science frameworks at Bupa so we can operate at scale and at pace but in a safe and secure way.

You’re not only a strong modeler, but you’re a systems thinker who understands how to build frameworks and practices that make data science repeatable, reliable, and impactful. This role sits in the Health and Clinical space.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and deliver end-to-end model development process including scoping requirements with stakeholders, data sourcing and preparation, feature selection, applying appropriate modelling techniques, and productionisation of outputs to impact clinician and member interactions and optimise customer outcomes.
  • Work closely with the Data Platform Crew (Databricks)and AI Factory to deliver infrastructure  that enables self-sufficiency in applying data science.
  • Design and work with ML engineers to build relevant quality assurance measures for models e.g. drift, decay.
  • Work closely with our privacy,  governance and risk partners to ensure best practice frameworks and controls for whole model lifecycle e.g. bias and fairness checking automation, de-identification of training sets.
  • Become a trusted advisor to business partners and clinicians in delivering key predictive insights via AI/ML.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience delivering data science at scale in a large organisation
  • Strong modelling skills with ability to build predictive models
  • Systems thinker who can design frameworks and practices
  • Ability to create repeatable and reliable data science processes
  • Experience in building scalable solutions and data science best practices
  • Experience working in Health and Clinical environments


What’s in it for you 

We reward our people and celebrate their success. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role. We want to support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. 

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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