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Join to apply for the Data Science Lead role at ACM1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Data Science Lead role at ACMA career at ACM is a chance to write your own story and help make a difference with your ideas, energy and skills. We want to offer you an opportunity to create a life for yourself and a lifestyle in some of the most beautiful and vibrant parts of Australia. At ACM we tell the stories of Australia. From the city to the bush, from the country to the coast, our trusted local news keeps hundreds of Australian communities informed, connected and strong. We are one of Australia''s largest independent media organisations specialising in leading rural and regional news brands consisting of community-based websites, daily and community newspapers, magazines and events. From the Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald and Bendigo Advertiser, our trusted news brands have been setting the agenda in Australia''s key regional population centres for more than 180 years. At ACM our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business may be diverse but we are united when it comes to our vision and values.About the RoleAt ACM, we rely on powerfully insightful data to power our systems and solutions. We''re seeking an experienced data scientist to deliver that insight to us on a daily basis. Our ideal team member will have the mathematical and statistical expertise you''d expect, but a natural curiosity and creative mind as well.ResponsibilitiesMust have deep understanding of ML algorithms, neural networks, and frameworks.Must have solid programming skills and best practices including version control, testing, and code documentation.Should be able to build scalable, production-ready ML pipelines and work with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for model deployment.Ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and business teams.Must be able to align AI initiatives with business objectives and communicate ROI of data science projects.Should be comfortable working with various data sources, cleaning messy datasets, and setting up the infrastructure needed to support AI model development and deployment at scale.Ability to identify high-impact use cases for AI, understand market trends, and make strategic decisions about which models to prioritize.Qualifications5+ years of experience in data science with a strong background in machine learning, statistical analysis and data manipulation.Have 2+ years minimum experience in leading analytics teams.Deep understanding of ML algorithms, neural networks, and frameworks.Solid programming skills and best practices including version control, testing, and code documentation.Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for model deployment.Ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.Experience in aligning AI initiatives with business objectives.Comfortable working with various data sources and cleaning messy datasets.Ability to identify high-impact use cases for AI.Natural curiosity and creative mind.Why you should join ACMACM''s purpose is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and connected. We truly value independence and encourage you to achieve your best work in an environment that allows your authenticity to shine and supports your development in your media career.Our employees also enjoy the following benefits:Lifestyle discounts - employee benefits partnership with Commbank, Flare benefits, digital subscriptions, novated leasing and moreCompetitive Parental Leave Program - Our permanent employees with at least 12 months of continuous service are eligible for 16 weeks company paid parental leaveFinancial Study Assistance - We will support you to explore further qualifications and can support work-related tertiary qualifications and coursesMake a Difference - We pride ourselves on making a difference for our audiences, communities and achieving results for our advertising partner. We offer all permanent staff up to three days of paid volunteer leave per year in order to volunteer with registered charitable groups and not-for-profit organisations.Discounted health insurance and EAP through our corporate partnerships.Equal Opportunity StatementACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. 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