Data Sciences

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Research Assistant

Research Assistants support studies by gathering data, conducting reviews, assisting experiments, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate analysis.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst interprets data to improve business practices, identifying trends, preparing reports, and recommending strategies based on analysis.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist analyses trends in data to inform organisational decisions, using models and algorithms to predict future trends.

Avg yearly income $127,400
Skill level Unknown

Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers develop and implement algorithms to solve problems, optimising models and collaborating with teams for data-driven solutions.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Unknown

Junior Data Analyst

A Junior Data Analyst collects and analyses data to support organisations in decision-making, assisting with reports and visualising insights.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Unknown

Data Analytics Consultant

A Data Analytics Consultant analyses large datasets to provide insights and recommendations, helping organisations make informed decisions and drive strategies.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Data Miner

A Data Miner analyses large datasets using statistical techniques to uncover insights that inform business decisions and strategies.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

Data Strategist

A Data Strategist develops data-driven strategies, analyses trends, collaborates across departments, and ensures data quality for informed decision-making.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

Data Insights Analyst

A Data Insights Analyst interprets data to provide insights for business decisions, analysing trends and creating reports for stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Algorithm Engineer

An Algorithm Engineer designs algorithms to enhance system performance, focusing on data processing and optimisation while collaborating with technical teams.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

Master Data Analyst

A Master Data Analyst manages and analyses critical data assets to ensure accuracy and accessibility, while also improving data governance and training staff.

Avg yearly income $90,012
Skill level Unknown

AI Specialist

An AI Specialist develops and optimises artificial intelligence systems, designing algorithms, analysing data, and ensuring ethical compliance.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown

AI Engineer

AI Engineers design and develop AI systems, creating algorithms and models while collaborating with teams to enhance business processes.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

Computer Vision Engineer

A Computer Vision Engineer creates algorithms for interpreting visual data, focusing on tasks like object detection and image recognition.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

AI Consultant

An AI Consultant guides organisations in adopting AI technologies, developing strategies, recommending tools, and ensuring effective integration.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Unknown

AI Ethicist

An AI Ethicist evaluates the ethical aspects of AI technologies, ensuring they align with societal values and recommending strategies to mitigate risks.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

AI Architect

An AI Architect designs and implements AI solutions that align with organisational goals, ensuring efficiency and scalability while collaborating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Unknown

Researcher

Researchers gather and analyse data in various fields, publishing findings to advance knowledge and inform industry practices.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Unknown

Big Data Engineer

A Big Data Engineer designs and implements data processing systems, ensuring data integrity while optimising processes and collaborating with data scientists.

Avg yearly income $139,776
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in data sciences

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Data Analytics: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Data Analyst Business Analyst Data Analyst
Data Miner Data Consultant Data Insights Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Data Analyst Business Analyst Data Analyst Data Miner Data Consultant Data Insights Analyst + 3 more

Data Analytics: Transform
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analytics Consultant Junior Data Analyst Data Scientist
Business Analyst Data Analyst Data Insights Analyst Data Miner Data Strategist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analytics Consultant Junior Data Analyst Data Scientist Business Analyst Data Analyst Data Insights Analyst Data Miner Data Strategist + 5 more

Data Analytics with Python: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Strategist Data Miner Data Administrator
Data Analyst SQL Developer Business Analyst Junior Data Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Strategist Data Miner Data Administrator Data Analyst SQL Developer Business Analyst Junior Data Analyst + 4 more

Certified AI Engineer Professional
Online
6 months
$5,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer
10931NAT

Diploma of Digital Marketing
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Email Marketing Specialist Digital Marketing Manager
SEM Specialist SEO Specialist Digital Marketer Digital Marketing Specialist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Email Marketing Specialist Digital Marketing Manager SEM Specialist SEO Specialist Digital Marketer Digital Marketing Specialist + 4 more

Bachelor of Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 6 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Programmer Software Developer
Software Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Machine Learning Engineer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer Software Engineer Software Architect
Systems Analyst Programmer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer Software Engineer Software Architect Systems Analyst Programmer + 2 more

Master of Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $83,312
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Cloud Architect Software Engineer
Cyber Security Analyst Computer Scientist AI Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Cloud Architect Software Engineer Cyber Security Analyst Computer Scientist AI Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Researcher Heritage Specialist
Archaeologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Researcher Heritage Specialist Archaeologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Business Analytics
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Business Analyst Marketing Analyst
Predictive Modeller Operations Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Business Analyst Marketing Analyst Predictive Modeller Operations Analyst + 2 more

Master of Applied Science
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Materials Scientist Data Analyst
Environmental Scientist Biomedical Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Materials Scientist Data Analyst Environmental Scientist Biomedical Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Data Scientist Computational Physicist
Theoretical Physicist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Data Scientist Computational Physicist Theoretical Physicist + 1 more

Master of Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer Big Data Engineer Analytics Manager
Data Scientist Data Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machine Learning Engineer Big Data Engineer Analytics Manager Data Scientist Data Architect + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Statistician Data Analyst Biostatistician
Risk Analyst Quantitative Researcher Econometrician Applied Statistician Insights Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Statistician Data Analyst Biostatistician Risk Analyst Quantitative Researcher Econometrician Applied Statistician Insights Analyst + 5 more

Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $35,552
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workforce Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst
Market Research Analyst Data Scientist Data Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workforce Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Market Research Analyst Data Scientist Data Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Arabic)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Researcher Interpreter Translator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Researcher Interpreter Translator

Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Copywriter Journalist
Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Copywriter Journalist Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Community Development Officer Environmental Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Community Development Officer Environmental Manager

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Officer Psychologist Data Analyst
Life Coach Brand Manager Psychological Researcher Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Recruitment Manager Research Assistant Behavioural Psychologist EAP Psychologist
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Arts (Spanish and Latin American Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Cultural Advisor Journalist
Tourism Consultant Language Teacher Interpreter Translator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Cultural Advisor Journalist Tourism Consultant Language Teacher Interpreter Translator + 3 more
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