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

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members, here’s some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (that’s right, an additional week’s 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. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your 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

We review applications within the first two weeks, so apply now! Check out our Instagram and TikTok (@lifeatsportsbet), LinkedIn, and careers website for more information about our inclusive culture.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don’t just support diversity – we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.