Data Science Lead
As a Data Science Lead, you will lead a high-impact team of Data Scientists to deliver machine learning products that drive real business value. You will own the end-to-end delivery of data science initiatives, from ideation and design through to production, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior stakeholders across product, technology, and commercial teams, you will translate complex data solutions into clear business outcomes while advancing the organisation’s AI and machine learning capability. This role combines strong people leadership, technical depth, and commercial thinking to shape how data science delivers impact across the business.
- Lead delivery of production-grade machine learning products that drive real-time decision making
- Drive best practice across the ML lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and governance
- Build and lead a high-performing Data Science team, coaching and developing talent
- Partner with product, tech, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and align priorities
- Translate complex technical outputs into clear, commercially relevant insights
- Embed scalable tooling, automation, and processes to improve efficiency and delivery quality
- Experienced Data Science leader who combines strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset and a focus on delivering impact (required)
- Enjoys leading and developing teams, balancing innovation with operational rigour, and working closely with stakeholders to translate complex data into meaningful outcomes (required)
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing across teams, and driving continuous improvement across both people and technical capability (required)
- Competitive salary
- Generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home)
- Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time
- Progressive return to work benefit for the first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5
- Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers
- Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert-led internal training and external learning opportunities (staff allowance for personal development)
- Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments – all onsite in our Melbourne office!
- Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly rotating socials, from Thursday office drinks to fun team events
- End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables
Sportsbet is a leading Australian online wagering platform, with a team of more than 1,300 people across Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin – with over half of that working across technology and data. We serve more than 2.4 million customers through a customer-first, insight-driven and agile approach, helping Australians engage safely with the racing and sporting events they love. In 2026, we were recognised by WORK180 as one of Australia’s Top 101 Employers for Women, ranking number #35. We’re proud of our products, our people, our platforms and our partnerships. As a market leader, we’re committed to strong corporate and social responsibility. We don’t just meet regulatory requirements - we aim to exceed them - prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our customers while setting high standards across the industry. We’re a flexible, progressive and inclusive employer that values diversity. At Sportsbet, we look beyond experience alone, focusing on behaviours, learning agility and expertise to find the right fit for our team. Not only do we support diversity – we celebrate it! With state-of-the-art office spaces, regular development opportunities, games, and team activities, along with some of the smartest colleagues you’ll ever meet, Sportsbet is a place where you can thrive. We’re confident that working here will be the most exciting chapter of your career!