Data Scientist - 12 Month Max Contract

The Data Scientist is responsible for proposing and prioritising data-driven regulatory solutions, conducting advanced analytics to uncover actionable insights and root causes, deploying predictive models to identify and mitigate high-risk situations, leading the development of new risk models, and ensuring the long-term performance and ethical integrity of all data science solution.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Develop statistical learning models and custom algorithms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts.
• Communicate findings to decision-makers.
• Document technical and business solutions.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

 Skills & Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of statistical and data mining techniques.
• Experience with machine learning, predictive modelling, and pattern recognition.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySQL, R, and Databricks ML.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

NHVR are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess

Essential:

• Degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Databricks AutoML and Microsoft Azure.

Highly Regarded:

• Knowledge of the heavy vehicle or transport industry.
• Experience in real-time, high-volume transactional environments.

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer- (update as needed depending on role)

• A competitive 12 Month Max Contract salary package based on $132,034.85 per annum + superannuation
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure. 
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 22nd September 2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.