Clerk Grade: 9/10

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Hybrid work arrangements, Sydney CBD – McKell Building. Office attendance required 2–3 days per week.

Salary: Base $129,464 - $142,665 per annum + Superannuation

Division: This role sits within the NSW Fair Trading Division in the Data and Analytics team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NSW Fair Trading for a Senior Data Scientist. We are looking for someone passionate about using data science to improve regulatory decision-making and public outcomes. You’ll turn data into insights that drive evidence-based approaches to compliance, risk, and service delivery.

Be Part of the Future of Fair Trading. NSW Fair Trading is working to ensure safe marketplaces for goods, services and homes in NSW.

At NSW Fair Trading, we’ve been on an exciting journey of transformation — reimagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW. Through our recent organisational realignment, we’ve built a new operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive. We’re creating a more modern, responsive and risk-based Fair Trading — one that understands the needs of people and businesses, embraces collaboration and innovation, and delivers better outcomes across the rental, strata, property and consumer markets we serve.

This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to join us in shaping “the new way” — where you can help design smarter regulation, improve customer experiences, and make a real difference for the people of NSW.

If you’re someone who:

…then there’s a place for you in our future.

Join us as we build a Fair Trading that’s fit for the future — one that’s customer-centred, evidence-driven, and proudly focused on public value.

About the Role

What you’ll do

Please be advise that the position is advertised as Senior Data Scientist, however the internal Role Description (RD) and Job Title is currently titled Senior Data Developer.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129464 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Francis Wen via francis.wen@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Friday 19th, June, 2026 (at 9:59am)

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact francis.wen@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.

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