Occupation

223235 Data Scientist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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223235 Data Scientist

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.

Artificial Intelligence Engineers are excluded from this occupation. Artificial Intelligence Engineers are included in Occupation 273334 Artificial Intelligence Engineer.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • 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 to support analytics and insight generation
  • 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