Senior Data Scientist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Fixed term position until Nov 2026
• Full time at 80 hours per fortnight
• The Alfred location
• Great staff benefits

The Department

Alfred Health’s Data Analytics Service (DAS) is transforming how data and AI shape patient care, operations, and research. We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning and AI solutions that make a measurable difference to patients, clinicians, and the organisation.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on role where you’ll apply your technical expertise to complex healthcare problems and contribute to the development of data science strategy and practice across Alfred Health. You’ll collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and leaders to turn data into meaningful, actionable insights that drive real-world impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead design and deployment of ML/AI models across clinical, operational, and research domains
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to other data scientists and analysts
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to maturing data science standards and delivery frameworks
• Partner with researchers on grant applications and translation of research into practice

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field
• 5+ years’ professional experience in applied data science or AI
• Proven record of deploying production-grade models with real-world impact
• Expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ML/AI methods (including NLP, LLMs, and generative AI)
• Experience with MLOps frameworks, Azure, or Databricks (highly regarded)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 

Join us in shaping the future of data-driven healthcare.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Theo Christian - Analytics Partnering Manager , on 0437 948 528 

Applications close at 11pm Friday 24th of October 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au