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223234 · OSCA 2024

Data Scientist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Applies analytical techniques and scientific procedures to datasets by creating algorithms and using statistical models. Builds and deploys analytics frameworks, such as machine learning, to obtain information for strategic planning and decision-making.

Unit group

2232 · Data Professionals

Description

Design, build and deploy data models, analytic frameworks, data storage and transformation processes and systems, and apply analytical techniques and tools to gather, process, analyse, interpret and present data for strategic planning and decision-making.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Prepares data for analysis, cleans data, and recognises and overcomes data anomalies
  • Applies analytics techniques that incorporate mathematical, statistical, programming and database skills
  • Builds and deploys machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks
  • Applies models to data, and evaluates and adjusts models to discover trends and extract insights
  • Presents data-driven findings and outcomes to key decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Provides strategic input and innovation to organisational data science initiatives

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