Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager – ASIC, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Salary: AUD 170,621 – 191,949 (depending on experience) + 15.4% superannuation

Employment type: 24‑Month Fixed Term (Temporary)

A career at ASIC will broaden and deepen your already accomplished knowledge, skills and abilities. By working on cutting‑edge issues, you’ll make a difference to our goals, Australia’s economic reputation and wellbeing and your own career aspirations.

Team

The Data, Analytics and AI (AiDA) team is essential for ASIC’s transformation into a digitally enabled, data‑informed regulator. The data science team within AiDA collaborates with business units to develop machine learning solutions, utilising the latest technologies to address regulatory and compliance challenges in surveillance and enforcement.

The Role

As the Data Science Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the AiDA team, responsible for driving innovation through advanced analytics. This role oversees the delivery of analytical solutions leveraging ML and AI for ASIC, while providing leadership and guidance to the Data Science team.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership within the Data Science team, identifying and assessing emerging trends, systemic risks, and potential misconduct across financial services and markets.
• Manage, develop and mentor a small team of data scientists, graduates and interns to ensure the effective delivery of high‑quality data science solutions.
• Perform hands‑on data analysis, including exploratory techniques and advanced statistical methods.
• Design enterprise machine learning frameworks, evaluate platforms and tools to enable business self‑service insights and create solutions that enhance efficiency across ASIC business teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry groups and domestic and international regulatory bodies.
• Investigate and trial innovative analytical solutions, assessing their applicability to ASIC through proof‑of‑concept initiatives.
• Contribute to defining the team’s strategic direction and long‑term objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strategic leader with strong technical expertise in data science, machine learning and AI. They will combine advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support ASIC’s regulatory objectives. With proven experience managing and mentoring high‑performing teams, they will demonstrate exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a deep understanding of financial services and markets and a passion for innovation through emerging technologies.

Additional Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a quantitative discipline such as Applied Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics.
• Extensive experience in analytics ideally gained within corporate, consulting, government or academic environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python with exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Databricks.
• Significant demonstrated experience in manipulating and analysing complex, semi‑structured or unstructured data to solve challenging problems.
• Proven ability to manage projects within tight deadlines while collaborating effectively with business stakeholders to deliver critical outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring data science professionals to enhance technical capability and organisational impact.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills including building, maintaining and leveraging client and industry networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and influence key decision‑makers.

Benefits

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work‑from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

Click “apply” to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Tuesday 13 January 2026.

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To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen.