Lead Data Scientist

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist Company: Adactin Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: Our managed delivery approach, backed by domain expertise, ensures successful outcomes for every project. At Adactin, we believe in the power of our people. We foster a dynamic and supportive environment where your career can grow alongside exciting projects that shape the future of technology. Join us, and be part of a team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to lead the design, development and implementation of advanced data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The role involves working with structured and unstructured data to deliver actionable insights, optimise operational processes and support strategic decision\-making. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in statistical modelling, g enerative AI, large language models (LLMs), Retrieval\-Augmented Generation (RAG) and end\-to\-end model lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions aligned with business and operational objectives. * Manage data acquisition, integration, transformation and feature engineering across complex datasets. * Design and deliver proof\-of\-concept initiatives, model experimentation, validation and performance evaluation. * Develop and optimise generative AI solutions, in cluding LLMs, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering and agentic AI workflows. * Establish evaluation frameworks to assess model accuracy, performance, safety and business outcomes. * Lead model deployment, integration, monitoring and continuous improvement across the model lifecycle. * Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to identify trends, generate insights and solve complex business problems. * Implement Responsible AI practices, including bias assessment, fairness, explainability, model assurance and governance. * Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations. * Lead technical reviews, maintain solution documentation and ensure quality standards. * Provide technical leadership, guide team members, set priorities and manage resources to achieve business outcomes. * Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning * Statistical Modelling and Advanced Analytics * Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) * Retrieval\-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Prompt Engineering and Agentic AI * Data Modelling, Data Cleaning and Feature Engineering * Model Evaluation, Monitoring and Optimisation * Responsible AI, Model Assurance and Governance Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be Australian citizens . A Baseline security clearance is desirable. Feel free to contact anusha.borra@adactin.com , to know more details about the role. Work Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Availability: Full time

Essential Skills and Experience Key Skills: Data Science Salary: Not disclosed