Data Scientist - MLOps

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The opportunity

As a Data Scientist with a mining geostatistics and resource estimation background, your role will be to maintain and support a cloud-based geological modelling platform, working across machine learning, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems. This role combines expertise in geostatistics, mining workflows, MLOps, cloud engineering, and production support to ensure the reliable delivery of geological modelling solutions hosted on AWS.

In line with client requirements this role is based in our Boorloo – Perth, Australia office.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain geological modelling including associated modelling workflows
• Validate geostatistical outputs, block models, estimation results, and geological data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot modelling issues and improve workflows.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain production machine learning models using MLflow
• Support geological modelling workflows in AWS hosted solution
• Implement DevOps practices and monitoring solutions in AWS.

Technology Stack

• Languages: Python (FastAPI, Plotly Dash), SQL.
• Platform & Tooling: MLFlow, AWS tech stacks (Lambda, Cognito, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, Step Functions, etc.), Docker, CI/CD.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience working within mining, geology, mineral resource estimation, grade control, or related industries.
• Understanding of geostatistics, geological modelling, orebody modelling, and resource estimation concepts.
• Strong machine learning and MLOps experience, with expertise in deploying and managing production ML models using MLflow across hybrid cloud environment
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, data ingestion patterns, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience supporting cloud-native applications in AWS environments.
• Experience supporting geoscience, geological modelling, or mineral resource estimation solutions in a production environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring, and operational support practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Understanding of data governance, security, and handling sensitive operational datasets.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or service-based architectures.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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