Data Scientist - Berries

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.  We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development. 

All of the products we grow and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.

The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of genetic growing and innovation.  We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount.  In all that we grow, we are committed to sustainable production and growing.

People are at the heart of the Costa business and across our regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 workers during our peak seasons.

About the opportunity:

We are currently seeking an experienced and high-performing person for the position of Data Scientist - Berries. This role will report to the Transformation Manager – Berry Category and is responsible for assisting the business in making key decisions through the use of data modelling. This role is based in Woolgoolga, on the beautiful NSW mid-north coast.

This exciting role will work within the berries transformation team, supporting with key projects to maximise business productivity and performance. It will have interaction with all elements of the berry business in Australia and will be critical in ensuring that we learn from our data and assess the impact of decisions appropriately.

This role is varied and presents an opportunity for the right person to create significant advancements in how we perform as a business into the future. We promote a culture of individual development and encourage all of our people to act as leaders within our business.

What we offer:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive package including base salary + superannuation + incentive structure
• Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
• Free access to an Employee Assistant Program
• Opportunities for mentorships and coaching
• Work-life balance
• Full IT Kit including phone and laptop
• Annual performance review process

 About the role:

The Data Scientist - Berries will have the key following accountabilities;

Advanced and Predictive Analytics - Run advanced and predictive analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using predictive analytics' software tools and functionalities.

Data and Analytics Strategy - Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence - Support creation of machine learning algorithms by applying standard statistical analysis or data preparation methods.

Data Architecture - Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and

standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

Data Collection and Analysis - Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Stakeholder engagement for business requirements - Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis, to express requirements clearly and succinctly.

Insights and Reporting - Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in a similar role within a large multi-site business. You will be competent in understanding business needs and developing methods to support those needs.

 In addition, you should have:

• Experience using statistical computer languages to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
• Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc
• Experience managing projects including setting up project timelines, assessing milestone achievements and reporting on progress externally
• Skills to communicate effectively with a range of people in the business
• The ability to make sound decisions and influence stakeholders
• Skills to coach others around you and share knowledge
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

The role will support all of our domestic berry sites, therefore the ability to travel is preferred.

Costa is seeking applicants who can demonstrate their behaviour in line with the Costa Values (https://costagroup.com.au/about-us/values/)

For more information on this role, please contact the berries HR team through HRCostaBerry@costagroup.com.au

Applications will close once the right candidate has been selected, so if you wish to be considered, apply now!