Senior Data Scientist

  • 497559
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Full time
  • Join an innovative and supportive team 
  • 5 weeks annual leave + other amazing benefits 
  • Genuine Career Development opportunities 
  • Melbourne based role (WFH Monday and Fridays) 

About Us 

At Sportsbet, we’re all about bringing excitement to life for our 2 million customers. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a tight-knit team of 1,300 in Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin, passionate about challenging the status quo. We’re proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and one of the Top 10 Workplaces for Women. 

We’re an inclusive employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to helping you thrive. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, career growth, or a supportive environment, we’re here to help you succeed. 

 

Committed To Responsible Gambling 

Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. 

We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally. 

 

About the role 

The Risk & Pricing Data Science team applies quantitative and data science techniques to deliver innovative betting products to our large customer base(>2m); as well as helping the business understand, quantify, and make better decisions around risk.  As the pioneers of Same Game Multi, Sportsbet has a proud history as a global trendsetter in this space. 

The successful candidate will be highly numerate, and outcome focused, with excellent attention to detail.  They will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the connection between their work and the commercial outcomes it drives or enables. 

They will have knowledge of a broad range of statistical and data science methodologies, and the ability to both choose the right approach for the job and to articulate their choices. 

Responsibilities include

  • Develop and refine data science models for the Risk & Pricing roadmap, handling everything from ideation and building to quality assurance and iteration. 

  • Collaborate seamlessly with data science leads and cross-functional teams. 

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing project estimates and updates, and documenting progress in tools like JIRA and Confluence. 

  • Apply commercial acumen to ensure our work delivers real business value. 

  • Partner with tech teams to deploy models using MLOps best practices  

  • Work well both independently and as part of a team. 

 

About You 

  • Got a knack for building, deploying, and maintaining Data Science and quantitative projects? We're looking for someone who's comfortable with tools like R, Python, SQL, AWS, and Databricks. 

  • You're super detail-oriented and passionate about applying probability-based ideas to gambling, sports, racing, risk, and human behavior? You'll love interpreting data for both people and machines here. 

  • You've got a solid grasp of statistical and computational methods for finding patterns, digging out insights, and making predictions from complex data. 

  • You're agile and able to roll with different workflows and priorities, happy to receive feedback. 

  • You take ownership of your work and are accountable. 

  • Bonus points if you have a little gambling knowledge! 

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

  • Internal Women in Technology Community: Be part of a network that champions women in tech and supports professional growth. 
  • AWS Training and Membership: Access to training and resources to deepen your AWS expertise and keep up with the latest cloud technologies. 
  • Annual Tech Conferences: Attend industry-leading tech conferences and events to stay at the forefront of innovation. 
  • Hack Days: Participate in our hack days, where creativity and collaboration lead to exciting new ideas and projects. 
  • 25 days annual leave (plus flexible working options) 
  • $1050 work-from-home allowance 
  • Career development programs and learning opportunities 
  • Onsite concierge services, free meals, and social events 
  • Generous parental leave and return-to-work benefits 

 

What’s the Green Tick Feeling? 

Well, it’s different for everyone, yet unites us all. It’s the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career, it could be working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. It's all the little and big things that make you feel like you’re thriving when working at Sportsbet.  
 
We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.  
 
We review applications quickly, so apply soon! Check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram, LinkedIn, and careers website for more about our inclusive culture. 

Ready for your Green Tick Feeling? Apply now. 

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