{"id":14356,"date":"2023-11-20T12:18:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T12:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluefin-resources-2.ap.applyflow.com\/?page_id=14356"},"modified":"2025-10-24T14:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T03:57:50","slug":"data-analytics-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bluefinresources.com.au\/data-analytics-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tData, Analytics & AI 
Recruitment\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit a Data vacancy\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeak to a Data Recruiter\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Data\n

\n\t\tAustralia’s most established Data, Analytics & AI recruiters\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

With over 20 years of experience<\/strong>, we’ve helped 200+ organisations<\/strong> build high-performing data teams-placing more than 3,000 professionals<\/strong> across governance, platforms, analytics, and AI.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWe specialise by stage of the data lifecycle-not by job title\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Unlike generalist recruiters, our consultants focus on specific stages of the data journey. That means faster, sharper shortlists<\/strong> and better long-term fit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Case in point:<\/em><\/strong> For a Federal Government department, we appointed a Director of Data Platforms and built a full delivery team-3 Data Architects, 3 Data Modellers, and 8 Engineers-to accelerate a large-scale data modernisation program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Data\n

\n\t\tWhy leading organisations choose us\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tStage-specific specialists, whole programme coverage\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

From governance frameworks to AI in production, we support every phase of your data roadmap with dedicated specialists who only recruit in their domain- whether that’s governance, engineering or analytics.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> <\/em>At a mining company, we placed the Head of Data to build their first data strategy and platform. Within 12 months, they delivered a cloud-native architecture, governance frameworks, and a centralised BI capability.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tNetworks you can’t advertise into\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

We combine deep relationships with advanced sourcing tech to uncover the right talent-often the people others can’t find.<\/p>\n

Over 50% of our placements come from referral networks-talent you won’t find on job boards or LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tSpeed without compromise\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

We’ve built deep talent pools across the data lifecycle, so you get the right shortlist quickly-without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/em><\/strong> For an ASX-listed retailer, we built a full analytics function-Head of Analytics, 3 Senior Managers, and 8 Analysts\/Data Scientists-to support a new loyalty program and digital uplift. All hires were retained for 2+ years, with most promoted.<\/p>\n\n

\n\t\t20+ years in the market\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tThe founding desk at Bluefin Resources, data will always be at our core.\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t3,000+ data placements\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tWe’ve placed more than 3,000 data professionals in this industry.\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t200+ organisations helped\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tWe’ve supported hundreds to build hig-performing data teams across Australia\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tWhat candidates and clients \u2028
say about Bluefin Resources\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\n Client\n

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The process was smooth and Marie Thow understood our tricky brief and delivered 4 candidates to us who would all have been acceptable. We were spoiled for choice in this very difficult candidate market.<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Lynette<\/p>\n

General Manager HR, Media<\/p>\n\t\n Candidate\n

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I worked with Marie on a couple of different occasions, both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. Marie understands the Data Science market really well and knows what a hiring manager looks for in the candidates. As a hiring manager, I can confidently say that the candidates put forward by Marie were good fit for the roles. It was a pleasure working with Marie. I highly recommend Marie to other managers hiring for Data Science roles.<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Kranthi<\/p>\n

Data Science Principal<\/p>\n\t\n Client\n

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Kausty is excellent to work with and delivers great results, I know when Kausty is working on a role it will have a great outcome for the hiring manager.<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Adam<\/p>\n

Talent Acquisition Specialist- Australian Bank<\/p>\n\t\n Candidate\n

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I recently had a fantastic experience working with Bluefin, a standout recruitment agency. Kausty, one of their star recruiters, went above and beyond to ensure I was matched with the right job. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and provided exceptional customer service. Overall, I highly recommend Bluefin and give them five stars for their dedication to their clients’ success. —<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Warun<\/p>\n

Senior Analyst – Banking<\/p>\n\t\n Candidate\n

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I had a great experience with Bluefin recruiter, Jonathan Chin. He is exceptional at his job and helped me land a job that’s a perfect fit for me. He made the entire process very smooth and transparent. I was always kept in the loop with regular updates. He made sure all my queries about the role were answered before I made the final decision. Followed up even after I started. Would highly recommend!<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Somya<\/p>\n

Senior Manager – Actuarial and Analytics<\/p>\n\t\n Client\n

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“For over a decade, Alex has been an essential external recruiting partner for various data, analytics, modelling, and data science roles. With a friendly and engaging style, Alex possesses a deep understanding of his markets. He takes the time to grasp our needs and comprehend our team’s dynamics, enabling him to effectively identify and recommend potential candidates. A standout moment was when we aimed to integrate Data Science into our team. Alex swiftly adapted to our goals, identifying and recruiting strong candidates who contributed significantly.”<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Stuart<\/p>\n

Head of Data<\/p>\n\t\n Candidate\n

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“I highly recommend Alex for his exceptional assistance during my job search when I moved from Shanghai to Sydney five years ago. He truly understood my career goals, skillset, and preferences. From start to finish, Alex’s professionalism, dedication, and effective communication made the process smooth and transparent. Thanks, Alex, for your outstanding service and support. I’m confident others will benefit just as I did from your expertise.”<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n \n

Yan<\/p>\n

Senior Analyst<\/p>\n

\n\t\tData, Analytics and AI roles we recruit across Australia\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

We support permanent, contract, and interim hiring across the full data lifecycle:<\/p>\n

\n\t\tGovernance & Quality\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Lineage \u2022 Metadata \u2022 Controls \u2022 Stewardship \u2022 Privacy\/Risk \u2022 Data ownership models<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTypical hires:\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Example:<\/strong> <\/em>At an energy business, we placed the Head of Data Governance to lead an enterprise-wide uplift-aligning policies, embedding stewardship, and reducing compliance risk.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tPlatform (Information Management \/ Engineering)\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Ingestion pipelines \u2022 Warehousing \/ Lakehouse \u2022 Data modelling \u2022 Observability \u2022 Cost optimisation \u2022 MLOps foundations<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTypical hires:\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tAnalytics\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Dashboards & self-serve \u2022 Insights \u2022 Statistical modelling \u2022 ML to production \u2022 GenAI\/LLM features \u2022 Product analytics<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTypical hires:\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Example:<\/strong> We helped a data-driven consultancy launch in Australia-hiring their first Head of Analytics and full team. The hires were retained for 3+ years and helped win multiple top-tier clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\n\t\tOur expert Data team\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Patrick Connolly<\/a><\/h3>\n Account Manager | Data, Information Management, NSW\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Patrick specialises in recruiting across Information Management, with expertise in Data Engineering, Architecture and Governance.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Olivia Newham<\/a><\/h3>\n Account Director, Quantitative Analytics & Financial Risk Management\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

With seven years of recruitment experience and a background in software development, Olivia Newham offers deep expertise and an extensive network across the Australasian market. She specialises in Quantitative Analytics and Financial Risk<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Alex Slocombe<\/a><\/h3>\n Associate Director, Data | Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Australia\n Data & Analytics<\/a> Energy Transition, Environment & Sustainability<\/a>\n

Alex has over 15 years of recruitment experience spanning the UK, Asia & Australia.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Lee Bartlett<\/a><\/h3>\n Account Director, Public Sector & NFP – Data Management, NSW\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Leveraging his eight years of recruitment experience, Lee manages the Public Sector & Not for Profit portfolio, specialising in Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Lewis Heeks<\/a><\/h3>\n Senior Account Director, Data: Information Management, NSW\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Lewis joined Bluefin Resources in 2021. With over 4 years’ recruitment experience in the Sydney market, he has worked for a specialist executive search firm, as well as a large global recruitment firm.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Jonathan Chin<\/a><\/h3>\n Account Director, Actuarial, Australia\n Actuarial<\/a> Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Recruiting since 2017, Jonathan specialises in the Actuarial market, developing long-term partnerships with his clients and candidates.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Kausty Mahajan<\/a><\/h3>\n Account Director, Analytics, NSW\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Working in the recruitment space since 2014, Kausty is passionate about Marketing Analytics and Digital Marketing – add to that he has 10+ years of Agency and Client experience with expertise in strategic and integrated communications within Digital<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"<\/a>\n

Marie Thow<\/a><\/h3>\n Senior Account Director, Analytics, NSW\n Data & Analytics<\/a>\n

Marie is a highly consultative and experienced recruiter with more than a decade’s experience in hiring across the Australian Analytics and Data Science community for Bluefin Resources.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n <\/a>\n\n

Frequently Asked Data, Analytics & AI Recruitment Questions, Answered<\/h2>\n

How quickly can you fill a Data job?<\/h3>\n

Typically you’ll have a shortlist of suitable candidates within a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Do you understand our stack? <\/h3>\n

We do – we align talent to your tools and platforms, from data warehouses and cloud to BI and ML, so new hires can add value quickly without long ramp-up times.<\/p>\n

Do you cover both permanent and contract data jobs? <\/h3>\n

Yes, we recruit permanent, FTC, and contract\/interim data, analytics and AI professionals.<\/p>\n

What geographies do you cover? <\/h3>\n

We recruit for data jobs Australia-wide; with roles on-site, hybrid, and remote.<\/p>\n

What processes do you have in place to ensure Diversity of shortlists in recruitment?<\/h3>\n

We proactively map broad talent pools and run structured, bias-aware processes.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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