Manager - Data Science Products (Griffith City Council)

Make meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation. At Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) ,we’reproud to be a regional leader delivering innovativeirrigationsolutions and supporting the communities we serve.Our job is simple
- to deliver water in the best way possible. We are seeking a Manager
- Data Science Products with extensive leadership expertise in delivering enterprise-scale data platform solutions and transformative data science initiatives aligned with corporate objectives. The role is pivotal in contributing to a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We offer:
- Competitiveremuneration and access to salary packaging options
- Career development through mentoring,trainingand internal mobility
- Companybenefits includingannual skin checksandflu shots,an annualfitnesspayment,life insurancecoverandaccess to other wellbeing initiatives.
- Excellent work-life balance with the opportunity to secure additional annual leave.
- Health and wellness programs , employee assistance program, company paid parental leave.
- Country living at its best with fresh air, cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants , thriving community all in a beautiful place (see for more info).
- A culture built on Clarity, Connection,Vulnerabilityand Improvement About the role MI is seeking an experienced Manager Data Science Products to lead the development of cutting-edge analytics products that shape how we plan, operate and improve our delivery network. You’ll combine strong technical leadership with a product mindset partnering with stakeholders to move from problem to prototype to scaled, operational solutions. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Griffith. Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple initiatives from discovery and business framing through to operational handover and benefits realisation.
- Lead and coach a high-performing team to build, deploy and continuously improve data science products and services
- Translate complex operational challenges into practical analytics solutions (e.g., modelling, forecasting and monitoring) that lift asset performance, identify infrastructure risks, underpin recent products/services and improve confidence in decision making.
- Strengthen and evolve MI’s analytics platform and delivery practices so solutions are scalable, well-governed and reliable in production.
- Build trusted relationships with internal leaders and external partners, influencing priorities and championing data-driven decision making.
- Model MI values by supporting team members, sharing expertise and fostering strong safety and leadership practices. What you will bring
- 5+ years of proven experience delivering end-to-end data science and analytics products in an operational environment (discovery through to deployment and handover).
- Strong technical foundations in modern data platforms and Lakehouse patterns (e.g., Azure/Databricks/Snowflake) with hands-on capability in Python, SQL and/or PySpark.
- Experience operationalising advanced analytics/AI models in a repeatable, governed way including monitoring, model performance management and continuous improvement.
- A product and customer mindset: you can translate stakeholder needs into clear problem statements, prioritised roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Confident leadership and communication skills able to coach and develop others, influence senior stakeholders, and explain complex concepts clearly.
- Tertiary qualifications in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering etc.)
- Ability to foster a positive and productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence For more information about MI, what we do and what we can offer you, please visit For any questions,please contact Sam Yemanandra at MI on or via email Applications close: when filled How to apply Please complete the onlineApplication for Employment, and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements)
- please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point) If you require further information, please refer to theFAQ's on the careers page, or contact the Team at MI on | #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtd0b