Why Optus? We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.
And that's where we come in…. " the amazing people " part!
We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
Your day to day will consist of... As a Senior Analytics Specialist, you will be a key contributor in driving data-driven insights and advanced data products by harnessing the power of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and ground breaking analytical methodologies. Your role will involve seamlessly combining and analyzing large unstructured text sources with structured data to build robust algorithms and models that effectively label and extract insights on customer behavior, actions, and sentiment.
What makes you perfect for the role? Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, NLP, Computational Linguistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field is essential. A solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, data manipulation, and data visualization is crucial to building and implementing NLP models, extracting insights, and developing data products. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python Advanced proficiency in SQL skills and experience working with relational databases, data platforms, and cloud-based data storage solutions. Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit! Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal' Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University) Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon! Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email ******** along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.
For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit