HelloFresh

Staff Data Scientist

Reads like a Data Leadership role: running a data team.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Live, first seen by us 19 days ago

Pay: Pay not listed
Work setting: Hybrid — work setting source
Duration: Permanent full time role Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits
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What you’ll work on

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Mentor and coach data scientists, and create stretch opportunities
Drive delivery of ML models, experimentation frameworks, and analytical solutions
Shape the data science roadmap with senior commercial, product and ops stakeholders
Review code and validate modelling approaches to keep technical rigour
Manage and prioritise team roadmap, balancing strategic work with BAU demands

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Build and develop the data science team by providing technical mentorship, regular coaching, and stretch opportunities.

Drive delivery of high-impact projects including ML models, experimentation frameworks, and analytical solutions.

Partner with senior stakeholders across commercial, product, and operations to shape the data science roadmap

contributing to hands-on work, including reviewing code, validating modelling approaches, and ensuring technical rigour.

Manage and prioritise the team's roadmap, balancing strategic initiatives with BAU demands.

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Status in our records: Live
First seen by us: Oct 17, 202619 days ago
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Last seen by us: Nov 5, 2026
Employer says posted: Oct 15, 2026

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- Demonstrated experience leading or managing data science teams with a track record of developing talent and delivering end-to-end projects. - Strong hands-on background in Python and PySpark, with experience in Databricks or equivalent cloud-based data platforms. - Experience with traditional data science tools and techniques, such as XGBoost and deep learning frameworks.

- Strong hands-on background in Python and PySpark, with experience in Databricks or equivalent cloud-based data platforms. - Experience with traditional data science tools and techniques, such as XGBoost and deep learning frameworks. - Deep knowledge of A/B testing methodology and machine learning model development, validation, and production deployment.

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About the role

We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.

Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.

Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.

Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.

US government figures for computer and information systems managers

Median yearly pay, May 2025: $175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035: 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

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Job Description

As the Staff Data Scientist, you will lead and develop a high-performing data science team, translating complex business challenges into scalable analytical and machine learning solutions that drive measurable commercial outcomes across HelloFresh's brands.

This role is based in Chippendale, Sydney (hybrid working environment) and reporting to the Director Data ANZ.

You will…

Build and develop the data science team by providing technical mentorship, regular coaching, and stretch opportunities.
Partner with senior stakeholders across commercial, product, and operations to shape the data science roadmap and communicate progress and outcomes clearly.
Drive delivery of high-impact projects including ML models, experimentation frameworks, and analytical solutions.
Maintain technical depth by contributing to hands-on work, including reviewing code, validating modelling approaches, and ensuring technical rigour.
Champion best practices in experimentation (A/B testing), model development, and deployment.
Manage and prioritise the team's roadmap, balancing strategic initiatives with BAU demands.
Recruit and retain data science talent, contributing to a collaborative culture.

You have…

Demonstrated experience leading or managing data science teams with a track record of developing talent and delivering end-to-end projects.
Strong hands-on background in Python and PySpark, with experience in Databricks or equivalent cloud-based data platforms.
Experience with traditional data science tools and techniques, such as XGBoost and deep learning frameworks.
Deep knowledge of A/B testing methodology and machine learning model development, validation, and production deployment.
Prior experience as a practicing data scientist capable of engaging credibly at a technical level.

You are…

An influential partner capable of translating ambiguous business problems into clear data science briefs for senior stakeholders.
A mentor who values curiosity, technical rigour, and continuous improvement within a team.
Driven by commercial impact, retention, acquisition, and operational efficiency.
Familiar with deep learning frameworks and their practical business application (desirable).

What you’ll get in return…

The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
Flexible working arrangements
Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
Free access to Headspace
HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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