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Data Scientist

Coal Services

Posted 10 days ago

About this role

OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE


Data Scientist

• Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Sydney, Speers Point, Woonona, or Singleton
• Hybrid work arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave, 18 days sick/carers leave

About the role:

We are seeking a Data Scientist with machine learning expertise to build and maintain advanced models that drive decision-making within the Coal Mines Insurance (CMI) business unit. You will leverage predictive analytics and ML techniques to uncover insights from complex datasets, optimize operational performance, and support strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, train, and monitor machine learning models to predict claims experience and operational outcomes.
• Develop and enhance CMI’s agentic AI solutions
• Continuously improve and upgrade ML models for accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform predictive analytics and operational forecasting.
• Collaborate with claims operations to identify data-driven efficiencies.
• Design and deliver dashboards, metrics, and reporting insights for business planning and performance monitoring.

About you:

Your education, experience and skills will include:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science (mandatory)
• 2+ years’ experience working in a data and analytics role within a complex data environment
• Experience using Power automate, Power apps and Azure AI foundry
• Sound organisational skills, project management and ability to prioritise workload
• A keen focus on automation and technical solutions to operational inefficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

• High performing, supportive team culture with an unwavering focus on helping workers recover from their injuries.
• 7.25-hour days, Monday to Friday
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 18 days personal leave & 3 days family and emergency leave
• Superannuation co-contribution scheme
• Professional Development days
• Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success
• Retailer discounts through Smart Spending App
• Access to EAP and novated leasing


About us:
Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.

To learn more about Coal Services, visit us at https://www.coalservices.com.au/
Important information re: your application
• Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history, Covid vaccination/medical exemption and references) prior to commencement of employment
• We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and well-being are priorities for us
Please submit your cover letter and resume by 06 February 2026.

Applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.

Job details

Workplace

Office

Location

Sydney, NSW, AU

Job type

Full Time

Salary

140k - 180k AUD

per year

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