Senior Data Miner
Data Mining Unit
Policy and Strategy Group
WorkCover New South Wales
Gosford NSW
Position No. WC02-191

Total remuneration package valued up to $82,470 pa.

Contribute to the design and implementation of specific projects using data mining techniques. Undertake initial development and scoping of projects and, where appropriate, managing, monitoring and reporting on progress of a broad range of research projects ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes in terms of cost and completion date. Undertake complex, detailed statistical analysis of various databases using data mining techniques to build decision support models. Provide timely, expert advice to the Manager, Data Mining Unit on the application of data modeling and related computer based statistical analysis tools.

Selection Criteria: Demonstrated data mining expertise within leading data mining suites (pref. SAS Enterprise Miner) with a sound understanding of the following techniques: segmentation and clustering, neural networks, decision trees, regression and link analysis. Extensive experience writing analysis programs with statistical packages. Demonstrated achievements in statistically oreinted research and experience in the preparation and coordination of reports on complex research issues. Relevant industry experience in advanced business intelligence, preferably gained in the finance, banking, insurance or similar work environment. Research and evaluation, analytical and strategic thinking and problem solving skills. Capacity to apply non-ideal data in innovative ways to address complex issues. Capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines. Knowledge of Worker's Compensation Insurance and Occupation Health and Safety Issues and capacity to diagnose business solutions. Common selection criteria also apply.

Note: This position will be relocating to Gosford in September 2002. Applicants with tertiary qualifications, preferably at postgraduate level in applied statistics or related quantitative field of study, should detail these in their application.

Enquiries: Marianne Hammerton on 02 9329 7110.

Information packages: Debra D'Cunha on 02 9370 5582.

Applications market confidential to:
The Recruitment Officer
Human Resources Branch
WorkCover NSW
GPO Box 5364
Sydney NSW 2001
Email: jobs@workcover.nsw.gov.au

You can also apply online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au

Closing date 20 September 2002
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