Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Data Scientist


Company : Woolworths Group


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Permanent role, hybrid working (Surry Hills office location).Use your data science skills to solve complex problems within Woolworths eCommerce business.Experiment with new ideas, taking a test-and-learn approach to your work.We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data-driven decisions. Through this partnership, we''ve created a new business called wiq to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics.What Youll DoThis role is part of the broader wiq team and will be embedded in the Woolworths eCommerce domain supporting our ''Future Networks'' team - driving how we evolve to support our customers in new ways over the coming decades.This role will leverage demand data, understand our operations, and pair the two to drive smart solutions for how we operate in this group. Reporting to the Data Science Manager and working closely with senior team members, you will be responsible for autonomously building products focused on optimisation and/or forecasting.Understand how the business works, considering customer, warehousing, and replenishment considerations, to achieve operational savings and explore new demand opportunities.Generate meaningful and valuable solutions in collaboration with other data scientists and the business for sustainable automation, maintaining high-quality, reproducible production code.Work pragmatically to drive a strategic view while continuously delivering value along a roadmap to better support our operations teams'' needs.What Youll BringWe are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with a test-and-learn mindset, capable of understanding underlying business problems and recommending data-driven solutions.Background in statistics or experience in experimental design and research methodologies, including hypothesis testing.Proven experience in hands-on data science work, including model development and feature engineering.High proficiency in Python and SQL (advanced level), with strong CI/CD principles.Experience working with cloud platforms and native tools, e.g., Google Cloud Platform.Ability to interact and influence stakeholders internally and externally.Experience with optimisation (Operations Research) and/or time series forecasting.Confidence in presenting results to senior leaders and driving change.What Youll ExperienceOur team members are at the heart of everything we do. We support your career journey and reward great work:Develop your career in an environment that encourages creative and strategic thinking.Feel supported and empowered by your leaders.Be involved in driving tangible results of data science initiatives.Access to a global business with endless career opportunities across disciplines.Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program.Endless Possibilities with Woolworths GroupWere part of Woolworths Group, with over 200,000 passionate individuals working together to create better experiences for our customers. We foster a culture of care, flexibility, and growth, enabling our team to make a meaningful impact.Everyone Belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to our purpose. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, which help us innovate and solve problems better. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply and support adjustments during the hiring process if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr