Perth
Senior / Principal Data Scientist - AI & Advanced Analytics5-Month Contract - Mining | Perth, WAThis opportunity offers the chance to join a large-scale, owner-operated mining organisation with one of Australia's most advanced iron ore operations. The business operates an integrated mine, rail, and port network and is recognised for its focus on technology-led optimisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.You will play a senior specialist role developing and deploying AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions that directly support operational performance across mining, processing, and logistics. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced data science leader who can operate at both a technical and strategic level while partnering closely with operational stakeholders.This role suits a Senior, Lead, or Principal-level Data Scientist who can hit the ground running, take ownership of enterprise-scale AI initiatives, and influence how advanced analytics is embedded across a large mining operation.Benefits• 5-month contract with potential for extension• Senior / specialist-level role with high visibility across the business• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI and advanced analytics use cases• Exposure to complex, real-world mining datasets and operations• Competitive contract rate, commensurate with seniority and expertise• Autonomy to shape technical approaches, standards, and best practice• Collaborative environment working directly with operational stakeholdersEssential Qualifications & Experience• Extensive experience in a data science, advanced analytics, or AI-focused role• Demonstrated experience working in the mining industry with operational datasets(e.g. fleet management systems, historians, SAP, delay accounting)• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics• Strong proficiency in Python (or similar) for statistical modelling and machine learning• Proven experience delivering solutions on Azure-based data and analytics platforms• Solid experience with data lakes, SQL, Spark, ML frameworks, and data visualisation tools(e.g. Power BI)• Experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale AI solutions, includinglarge language models• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex insights tonon-technical stakeholdersDesirable Skills & Experience• Postgraduate qualification in a quantitative or mining-related discipline• Experience with Databricks and modern MLOps / DevOps pipelines• Exposure to deep learning frameworks and advanced AI techniques• Experience with NLP and other advanced AI use cases• Participation in data science competitions or industry hackathons(e.g. Unearthed or similar)Duties & Responsibilities• Develop, deploy, and support AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions• Ensure solutions are robust, supportable, well-documented, and production-ready• Apply best-practice source control, modelling, and MLOps approaches(e.g. Git, MLflow)• Monitor, maintain, and improve Azure-based analytics platforms• Work iteratively with business stakeholders to validate models and insights• Translate complex analytical outcomes into clear, business-friendly recommendations• Support and influence the broader adoption of AI and advanced analytics acrossthe organisation• Stay current with emerging analytics and AI technologies and recommend improvements• Contribute technical leadership and specialist expertise to high-impact initiativesOur ClientOur client is a large, technologically progressive mining operator with a fully integrated iron ore operation spanning mine, rail, and port. The organisation is known for investing heavily in digital capability, automation, and data-driven optimisation to improve safety, productivity, and operational performance.How to ApplyClick APPLY, or contact Joe Chalkley on 0427 677 435 for a confidential discussion.About Titan RecruitmentTitan Recruitment is an Australian-owned engineering and technology recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of industry experience. We partner with leading organisations across engineering, energy, resources, and technology to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions.Titan Recruitment is an advocate for Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.