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Data Scientist

• Strategy & Marketing
• Perth, Western Australia
• Permanent Full Time

Date posted: 15/5/2026

• 2 x Full time continuing positions
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• A variety of salary packaging options available

Reference Number: 1595053

About the Role:

The Curtin Strategy and Marketing team is seeking two Data Scientists who are driven by curiosity, strong critical thinking and a genuine desire to make a difference. In this role, you will analyse complex data and translate it into meaningful, actionable insights that support improved student access, participation, and outcomes across the University.

This opportunity will suit professionals with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working collaboratively to tackle complex, real-world challenges.

Working across all areas of the University, you will deliver advanced analytics, intelligence and strategic insights to support evidence-based decision-making. You will interrogate multiple datasets, partner with stakeholders to uncover insights, provide recommendations, and inform strategic planning and institutional priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver advanced data analysis, insights and modelling initiatives across a range of strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand decision needs, define analytical problems, and identify opportunities where analytics can add value.
• Prepare, manipulate and analyse large and complex datasets to support advanced statistical analysis and modelling.
• Develop statistical, mathematical and optimisation models to generate clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Explore, analyse and visualise data, translating complex findings into compelling insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct desktop research and external analysis to complement internal data sources and strengthen insights.
• Contribute to strategic and cross-functional projects that contribute to University-wide priorities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance service delivery and customer experience.

If you are passionate about using data to drive meaningful outcomes, apply now to join.

Who we are looking for:

• A degree in commerce, business, statistics, mathematics, computer science or another quantitative discipline, with substantial relevant experience. Higher degree experience desirable.
• Significant experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Strong skills in data science, statistical analysis, mathematical modelling and optimisation techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages and visualisation tools.
• Demonstrated experience in data modelling, business analysis and data visualisation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex business challenges.
• A commercial and customer-focused mindset, with a passion for uncovering insights that drive action.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey and present technical findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across a variety of projects.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing role, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This full time, continuing G07 level role attracts a remuneration from $106,093 - $113,913 + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Monday, 1st June 2026.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.