Job Title: Data Scientist / Data Engineer - Defence & Critical Infrastructure

Location: Melbourne and Adelaide

Type: Contract Opportunities

Citizenship: Australian Citizens only

About Us:

Kinexus is Australia's leading recruitment partner in the Defence Industry, with a 24-year legacy of supporting security-cleared professionals across IT and critical infrastructure projects. We are committed to empowering our community through intelligent connections, fostering career growth, and enabling impactful contributions to national security and public safety.

The Role:

We are seeing increasing demand for highly skilled Data Scientists and Data Engineers to support critical infrastructure and integrity initiatives within the defense sector. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects that directly impact national security, providing innovative solutions through data analysis, machine learning, and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Scientist:

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to analyze large datasets, uncovering trends and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply data-driven solutions to critical business challenges.
• Create and present data visualizations and dashboards, effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify gaps in existing data collection methods and explore improvements to enhance data integrity.
• Explore advanced analytics techniques, including AI and anomaly detection, to generate additional insights.

Data Engineer:

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes, ensuring data quality and optimized database performance.
• Integrate data from various sources to create unified data platforms, supporting seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Automate repetitive tasks and streamline data workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deploy models into production environments.
• Manage data in accordance with best practices and security requirements, ensuring adherence to governance and compliance standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and build engaging, informative data visualizations.
• Proficiency in making data discoverable through centralized, searchable registries, with a focus on secure data management and publication.
• Experience in data analysis within policy settings, with a proven track record of providing strategic data policy advice to senior executives.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in tools and languages such as Power BI, SQL, R, Python, or SAS, with experience in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience in the APS or policy environments is advantageous, but not required.
• A proactive, curious approach to identifying further opportunities for data-driven insights, particularly in integrity and security-related areas.

Why Kinexus?

• Trusted partner to defense and national security industries with over two decades of experience.
• Supportive contractor care, including dedicated account managers, payroll assistance, and health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development, including mentorship programs and access to leading industry events.
• Competitive rates aligned with the SFIA framework, with guidance on rate negotiation.
• Flexible contract arrangements, including options for remote work (subject to project requirements).

How to Apply:

If you are an Australian Citizen with a passion for data and a desire to contribute to national security and critical infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply today. Even if you are tentatively exploring opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 #LI-JG