Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!
What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:
Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
Free standard OnePass membership
Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build
About the role:
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Data, AI and Loyalty Team at Bunnings!
This role plays a key part in advancing the company’s AI transformation by designing, developing and operationalising machine learning models that drive business value.
Data Scientists at Bunnings contribute to scalable analytics solutions using platforms such as Snowflake and Azure and involves collaborating across teams to embed data science into decision-making processes.
What's Involved:
Design, build and deploy machine learning and optimisation models that support better decisions across the whole business, and then automate these models using batch and on-demand processes.
Analyse data using simple and complex models to measure statistical effects and improve decision quality.
Write Python applications that enrich data at key decision points across the business, looking for the point of leverage where complex mathematics supports operational outcomes.
Collaborate closely with the Data, AI and Loyalty Team, business stakeholders, and present insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Who we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex problems through data, demonstrated by strong academic results or research publications.
You will be comfortable applying master’s level statistical techniques, such as inverse propensity score weighting, to address business challenges.
You love abstracting away complex systems into simpler models.
You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills and superior problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
In addition, the ability to work collaboratively, and be able to commit to delivering on schedule against agreed deadlines.
You’ll Need:
Qualification in Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline, ideally Postgraduate.
Strong programming skills and knowledge of software design best practices, including knowledge of git workflows, CI/CD and working with automated deployments.
Experience in experimental design, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
High proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience working with LLMs to improve personal engineering productivity
Ability to deliver material business value from data in a retail operations context
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.
We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].
Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.
About Us
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.
At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.
Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.
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Bunnings Burnley North, Victoria, AUS Office
570 Swan Street, Burnley North, Victoria, Australia, 3121
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