At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform complex data into insights and predictive models to drive decision-making.
- Company: Join Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, mentoring programs, and discounts on health insurance and travel.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and a diverse team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing key business decisions with data-driven insights.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in decision science or data analytics; SQL and Python skills required.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Location: Mackay / Rockhampton / Brisbane
Drive data-led decision making across Aurizon by transforming complex data into meaningful insights, predictive models and strategic recommendations that influence business outcomes. This role sits within our Data and Insights team and partners with stakeholders across the organisation to solve complex business challenges through advanced analytics and data storytelling.
About the Role
As the Senior Decision Scientist, you will bridge the gap between business intelligence, advanced analytics and decision science. Working closely with business leaders, analysts and data engineers, you'll develop innovative solutions that support strategic planning, operational performance and evidence-based decision making across the organisation.
- Partnering with stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop analytical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Building and maintaining models, frameworks and analytical tools that support planning, risk management and performance improvement.
- Developing enterprise-level Power BI dashboards and compelling data visualisations that inform strategic decisions.
- Leading cross-functional analytics projects from concept through to implementation.
- Collaborating with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality, accessibility and governance standards.
- Supporting capability uplift across the business through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
About You
You are a commercially minded data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing decision-makers through data-driven insights. To be successful, you'll bring:
- Approximately 5+ years' experience in decision science, data science, advanced analytics or data engineering.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python.
- Experience working across descriptive, predictive and analytical solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of data governance, metadata management and security principles.
- A relevant degree in a quantitative discipline will be highly regarded.
Why Aurizon?
At Aurizon, we're committed to building a data-driven organisation where insights shape strategy and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on enterprise-wide initiatives, influence key business decisions and collaborate with a highly capable team of data professionals.
What we offer you:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture. At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
Senior Decision Scientist employer: Aurizon
Aurizon is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation and data-driven decision-making thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of our business. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving.
