Wesfarmers OneDigital is building Australia's leading data and digital retail ecosystem, underpinned by AI across everything we do. We operate across four pillars - loyalty, data, retail media and AI, turning millions of customer interactions into insights that shape how Australians shop, live and connect.
We have an exciting, new opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our team!
This role will work across the full lifecycle of data science projects—from exploration and experimentation to deployment and monitoring. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to solve business problems by applying machine learning, advanced analytics and generative / agentic AI to data across the Wesfarmers group. You’ll contribute to the development of scalable AI solutions and help embed data science into decision-making processes across the organisation.
What you’ll do
· Translate business challenges into analytical problems and develop data-driven solutions.
· Perform exploratory data analysis and generate actionable business insights.
· Design and execute A/B tests and other statistical experiments.
· Create clear visualisations and reports to communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
· Experiment, build and deploy machine learning and AI solutions.
· Evaluate ML/AI outputs for quality, cost, and safety.
· Monitor and maintain deployed solutions, ensuring reliability and performance.
· Leverage AI tools including coding agents, skills and plugins to accelerate experiments and enhance the quality of data science outcomes.
· Contribute to the development and adoption of data science best-practices, reusable patterns and delivery standards.
What you’ll need
· Several years of experience in data science, analytics, or AI.
· Experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing.
· Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and data driven AI applications.
· Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and model development.
· Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms.
· Familiarity with cloud ML and AI platforms such as Google Agent Platform (formerly Vertex AI).
· Experience with AI coding tools, GenAI / agentic AI solutions and LLM evaluation.
· Experience with PowerBI or visualization tools. Experience using Snowflake, SQL, Python, Codex
· Experience with unsupervised learning, graph algorithms or causal inference.
· Application of ML / AI best practices and responsible AI.
· Google Agent Platform (Vertex AI)
· Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
· Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, AI, Computer Science, or a related field.
About Wesfarmers
As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.
Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group
The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.
Our culture
We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.
We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Next steps
If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Sunday 6th September 2026. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.
We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au
Wesfarmers — a diversified corporation
From its origins in 1914 as a Western Australian farmers' cooperative, Wesfarmers has grown into one of Australia's largest listed companies. With headquarters in Western Australia, its diverse business operations cover: home improvement and outdoor living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; and an Industrials division with businesses in chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. Wesfarmers is one of Australia's largest employers and has a shareholder base of approximately 484,000.
The primary objective of Wesfarmers is to provide a satisfactory return to its shareholders.
The company aims to achieve this by:
* satisfying the needs of customers through the provision of goods and services on a competitive and professional basis;
* providing a safe and fulfilling working environment for employees, rewarding good performance and providing opportunities for advancement;
* contributing to the growth and prosperity of the countries in which it operates by conducting existing operations in an efficient manner and by seeking out opportunities for expansion;
* responding to the attitudes and expectations of the communities in which the company operates;
* placing a strong emphasis on protection of the environment; and
* acting with integrity and honesty in dealings both inside and outside the company.
