At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science & Analytics to lead a focused team of data scientists responsible for delivering predictive modelling solutions that power Cotality’s core data products. This is a key leadership role where you will own high-value models, such as the Automated Valuation Model (AVM), while contributing to machine learning image processing and AI-driven data generation. You will be accountable for translating strategic priorities into technical delivery, ensuring models are accurate, scalable, and commercially impactful across our Australia and New Zealand operations. If you thrive on leading high-performing teams and embedding data science into customer-facing products, we want to hear from you. What You Will Be Doing: Manage and mentor a direct team of 6 data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of predictive models, image processing, and AI/LLM solutions. Translate business needs into modelling objectives, working with product teams to prioritise high-impact use cases. Review and refine model outputs to ensure statistical rigour, explainability, and alignment with commercial goals. Promote best practices in model development, validation, and deployment across the team. Champion ethical modelling, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with governance standards. Liaise with internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate models into internal workflows and products. Job Qualifications: What You Will Bring: Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Leadership Experience: 7 years of experience in data science or quantitative analysis, including at least 2 years of proven ability in leading, mentoring, and building high-performing teams. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience developing and deploying predictive models (specifically valuation and image-based ML) with strong proficiency in Python, R, and cloud-based analytics environments. Commercial Mindset: A track record of translating complex business problems into data science solutions that deliver measurable commercial impact. Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders, executives, and cross-functional teams. AI Governance: Deep understanding of ethical AI principles, model governance, and regulatory compliance, acting as a thought leader in the space. Innovative Spirit: A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to foster a culture of innovation and rapid experimentation. Why Join Cotality? Cotality has a culture of collaboration- we champion ownership, initiative and leadership! To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life. In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business; 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program; $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more; Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo! Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses; Complimentary access to Australia’s most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry’s best property experts; Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners. Cotality's Diversity Commitment: Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Please apply on our website for consideration. Global Applicant Privacy Policy By providing your telephone number, you agree to receive automated (SMS) text messages at that number from Cotality regarding all matters related to your application and, if you are hired, your employment and company business. 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