Data Science Specialist

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney, Melbourne
• Type:  Full time, Permanent (2 roles)
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working 

The opportunity 

Join our Governance & Performance Division as a Data Science Specialist supporting the Data & Performance team. In these two newly created roles, you’ll help our national portfolio managers and pricing teams make confident, data‑driven decisions by building reports, monitoring performance, identifying emerging trends and delivering clear, actionable insights. These new roles offer the chance to shape how data informs decision‑making across the portfolio.

About QBE   

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role 

As a Data Science Specialist, your responsibilities include:

• Collate, validate and prepare data to support portfolio and performance monitoring across the national portfolio.
• Build regular and ad‑hoc reports for stakeholders, including national portfolio managers and the pricing team.
• Analyse trends and outcomes to identify patterns, changes and emerging insights that inform decision‑making.
• Provide clear, actionable insights and respond to data and performance queries from key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Data & Performance team to ensure consistency, accuracy and reliability across reporting and analysis workflows.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture by sharing insights, improving reporting practices and supporting the delivery of performance outcomes.

About you

You bring experience in data analysis, reporting, performance insights, pricing support, portfolio analytics or early‑career data science, with a genuine interest in exploring data to understand what’s happening and helping stakeholders turn those insights into action.

You will have:

• Experience working with data to build reports, analyse trends and generate meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical capability with a focus on accuracy, clarity and translating findings into practical outcomes.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders, understanding their needs and communicating insights in a simple, effective way.
• Ability to manage independent reporting and analysis tasks while staying organised and reliable.
• Curiosity and initiative, with a proactive approach to exploring data and supporting portfolio performance.
• Bonus strengths such as experience in performance reporting or pricing analytics, familiarity with tools like SQL, Excel, BI tools, Python or R, exposure to large or complex organisations, and comfort working with structured and semi‑structured data.

Benefits   

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Awards & Recognition  

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates  

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com. 

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Science, Data Visualization, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Machine Learning (ML), Managing performance, Mentorship, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Scrum (Agile), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management

Application Close Date: 28/01/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.