EL1 Senior Data Scientist, and EL2 Director, Collaborative Analytics

EL1 Senior Data Scientist, and EL2 Director, Collaborative Analytics & Data AUSTRAC Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Base pay range: A$123,799.00/yr - A$140,935.00/yr About the opportunity AUSTRAC is hiring two positions to join the Collaborative Analytics and Data Partnerships team where our vision is to strengthen data leveraging and data discovery through strategic data partnerships and co-development of solutions. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the growth and expansion for data partnerships within Fintel Alliance and beyond with other agencies. The Fintel Alliance is AUSTRAC’s public private partnership, comprising over 30 partners made up of government and private industry organisations. These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape major enterprise shifts and drive AUSTRAC's data‑driven culture across the organization. Be part of our transformation journey as we evolve into a world‑leading data‑driven, digital agency in financial regulation and intelligence. You will work closely with partner analytics teams and internal operational analytics to deliver collaborative data products, insights, capabilities, and analytics. In this role, you'll use best‑practice data science methodologies to solve challenging business problems and ensure data is translated into meaningful and actionable insights. What are we looking for (Selection Criteria) – Senior Data Scientist Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as analytics, data science or statistics. Graduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrated programming skills in Python, R, Matlab, Java, Scala or Julia (PySpark desirable) and ability to demonstrate experience with end‑user dashboards and solutions (Power BI desirable). Demonstrated knowledge and experience working within legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with DevOps and MLOps practices. Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide AUSTRAC colleagues. EL2 Director Collaborative Analytics and Data Partnerships You will work closely with the Director of Fintel Alliance Operations, inter‑agency partners and private industry organisations, as well as internal teams. You'll play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of data and analytics solutions to fuel collaboration on intelligence outcomes. You'll lead a team of data professionals who are dedicated to guiding the innovative use of data to solve complex challenges posed by the Fintel Alliance and designing the environments and products that will enable data to be exchanged and utilised to achieve AUSTRAC's outcomes. What are we looking for (Selection Criteria) – Director Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, statistics, analytics, data science, ICT or related discipline) and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience. Proven leadership capability in leading a team of data practitioners/analysts in delivering bespoke analytics and projects. Exposure to cloud‑based collaborative data exchanges. In‑depth knowledge and experience working within legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks and industry standards is desirable. Industry experience with anti‑money laundering (AML) in banking or financial services sector is desirable. For a complete list of the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Job listing. Affirmative Measures This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability round and an affirmative measures indigenous round. Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process. Benefits Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close‑down. Cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave. 18 days of paid personal leave per year. 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave. 18 weeks of paid maternity leave. Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression. Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave. View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment. About Us AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti‑money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem‑solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime. Closing Date and further details Applications close at 11:30pm on 18 November 2025. For enquiries, please contact: Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr