Senior Data Scientist

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference to your community?   

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.33 million Western Australians including:  

• 327,243 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 413,647 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 468,462 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

This position sits within the Data Science and Analytics team at St John WA which uses data to help the organisation make informed decisions to better serve the community.

The Data Science and Analytics team consists of four units: Operational Analytics, Strategic Analytics, Data Insights, and Data Science. The team has grown rapidly over the past six years as the organisation continues to embrace the value of data and analytics, and works in close partnership with the Data Engineering and Governance team.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team, based at our State Office in Belmont, on a 12-month full time contract.

Applications are encouraged from experienced data science professionals keen to bring their industry or academic experience to a community focussed organisation and see their work deliver real-world impact.

What you will do:

The Data Science unit helps tackle challenges or opportunities requiring a combination of specialised skills in statistics, programming, machine learning, and associated tools and methodologies.

The unit’s focus is using data science techniques to convert data into actionable information that delivers community benefit, using a ‘fail fast’ approach of rapidly prototyping products and then iterating to improve those which provide value.

In a typical day as a Senior Data Scientist you might:

• Develop and maintain data science products (such as demand forecasting models)
• Apply specialised simulation tools to model the effect of various scenarios on the performance of emergency ambulance services (such as increasing the number of crews assigned to a Station, changing roster patterns, or introducing specialised ambulance crew types)
• Present results and recommendations from modelling in an easy-to-understand report, infographic, or visualisation
• Meet with senior executives and operational leaders to understand a challenge or opportunity they need your help to address
• Proactively seek out possible applications of data science products/services, and clearly articulate the positive community and/or commercial impact
• Engage domain experts to understand business processes and how real-world actions are recorded in front-end systems
• Investigate and document business processes, data sources, and modelling solutions
• Provide training, coaching, and quality assurance to less experienced data scientists in the unit
• Lead complex, end to end data science projects and programs – including engagement with analysts, data engineers, other subject matter experts, and external parties
• Provide expert advice on the selection and implementation of appropriate data science tools, methodologies and frameworks

What you will need:

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in data science focussed roles
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex data science projects

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to synthesise varied sources of information and address complex issues requiring research, investigation, analysis, and the practical application of problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders without domain expertise
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of machine learning and statistical techniques, ideally including LLMs and AI agents
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, and Azure based data science tools (or transferable alternatives)

Qualifications:

• University qualification (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in data science, business analytics, computer science, statistics, or other quantitative field

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered a collaborative and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• Competitive renumeration package
• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home one day per week (after probation)
• Two additional leave days per year
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a comprehensive CV, and a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, that clearly outlines:

• Why this opportunity interests you and your motivation to apply
• An example of when you have needed to communicate complex, technical information to someone without domain expertise
• An example of a project or task you completed that involved using data science techniques to inform decision making

If you have any questions please contact Careers via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on 15 December 2025 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John