Data Scientist - Practitioner

Note : Our team will begin reviewing applications after the holidays. 

We are oOh!media (pronounced “oh!” media). 

oOh!media is the #1 Out of Home company in Australia and New Zealand.  

oOh! is a leading operator in Australia and New Zealand’s fast-growing Out Of Home advertising industry and our purpose is to make public spaces better! We create deep engagement between people and brands through Unmissable location-based media solutions that inform, entertain and inspire. Our network is unparalleled, with a diverse portfolio of 37,000 classic and digital signs across roadside, retail, airport and place-based media offering in CBD office towers, cafés, bars and universities.

We are oOh!media, and we are unmissable. 

Join us:

Join an organisation united by drive, creativity, innovation, and community. We show up every day ready to be bold, brave, and push the boundaries of Out of Home advertising. You’ll work alongside a group of talented individuals across Australia and New Zealand, all of whom are dedicated to raising the bar each and every day. If you’re ready to realise your potential and make an impact, join us.

About the opportunity:

•   Permanent Full-Time role
•   Based in North Sydney

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist with a strong background in operations research to join our Technology team. You will play a key role in the research, development, and deployment of sophisticated mathematical models that influence strategic decision-making, revenue, and the experience of brands and audiences across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities and Experience:

• Model Development: Develop and deploy mathematical optimisation models—both linear and mixed integer programs.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Testing: Design and conduct A/B experiments to stress-test and validate model assumptions.
• Analysis: Analyse large datasets to extract meaningful insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Communication: Communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reporting and visualisations.

You Will Also Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another highly quantitative degree.
• Optimisation: Proven experience in mathematical optimisation in an industrial or research setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Julia and database languages such as SQL.
• Solvers: Familiarity with Gurobi, CPLEX, or other solvers.
• Nice to have: A background in Operations Research and experience with modern big data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake.

Our benefits and perks:

• You flex: We recognize that we are all different; flex how and when you need in an environment where you can bring your best self.
• Best You: Internal and external training plus structured career paths, peer mentoring, and team shadow opportunities.
• Your leave, your way: Inclusive paid parental leave, paid wellbeing days, and the option to swap a public holiday for a day of significance.
• Support You: 24/7 human-centric wellbeing and care support via Sonder for you and your immediate family.
• Celebrate You: Active Reward and Recognition Program for peer-to-peer kudos.

At oOh!, we celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and refugees.

Applicants must meet role requirements, which may include criminal background checks, medical/drug testing, and right to work checks.