Data Scientist
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Job Summary
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 22000 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 Healths Data Analytics Service (DAS) provides data-driven insights that improve patient care operations and research. Were seeking aData Scientist whos passionate about applying advanced analytics and machine learning to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
Position Summary
Youll work in a collaborative environment alongside clinicians researchers and technical staff to develop predictive models build analytical tools and translate complex data into actionable insights that make a difference across the organisation.
What youll do
- Design and implement predictive models and ML algorithms for clinical operational and research use cases
- Analyse large complex data sets to identify patterns and insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate needs into analytical solutions
- Support the development of data-driven applications and workflows
- Partner with researchers on grant applications and translation of research into practice
What were looking for
- Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Computer Science Engineering or similar field
- 2 years experience in data analysis or applied ML (healthcare experience a plus)
- Strong Python and SQL programming skills
- Familiarity with ML techniques statistical modelling and NLP
- Experience with visualisation tools (e.g. Streamlit Power BI)
- Exposure to LLMs MLOps or Azure/Databricks (desirable)
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 contactTheo Christian Analytics Partnering Manager
Applications close at 11.00 pm 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 dont 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
