Senior Machine Learning Engineer

$140,000 - $160,000 + super + (16%) bonus

Surry Hills Sydney with WFH Flexibility

Overview:We have a permanent opportunity with one of Australia's largest retail companies, who are partnered with a world class data-science and advanced analytics business, you will be working to re-imagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. This role is part of their platform team working to develop internal operations.

We are looking for an experienced engineer in Machine Learning with a strong software background to play a key role in designing, developing, implementing, scaling, and maintaining solutions using Google Cloud (GCP) products. This role will act as the glue between Data Science and Engineering and will require you to be able to present solutions so great communication is key. An opportunity to work alongside some of the best in Advanced Analytics and be part of something that can transform retail ops for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Cloud-based ML pipelines to solve a broad range of business problems
• Enhance the Engineering Guild capability through pioneering new tech and approaches
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers & Data Engineers to develop cutting-edge retail tools
• Create, present, and seek inputs and feedback on architecture and solution designs
• Apply relevant testing frameworks to ensure the robustness of solutions
• Communicate analyses, insights, solution designs, and showcase working solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of commercial software development experience and system design
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and Linux
• Hands-on experience in Kubernetes (Argo/Kubeflow) or Docker

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a 16% bonus and Super
• Robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• Retail discount program
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth
• Flexibility to support work/life commitments and wellbeing
• Safe and inclusive work environment

If you have a strong software background and have worked as an ML Engineer I would love to talk. I can take you through the opportunity in more detail and help you prepare an application.

Please email me on ben@theonset.com.au or call me on 0466 995 873

Head of Digital Performance - Luxury Retail Brand

- Define and bring to life the global digital strategy

- Drive global engagement across all digital channels

- Optimise digital marketing performance, maximise ROI and amplify the brand across global markets

We are proud to be partnering with one of Australia's leading luxury brands dedicated to providing customers with an exceptional online and instore shopping experience, combining elegance and premium quality with cutting-edge technology.  As part of their continued global growth and innovation, a new role has been created to set and guide the digital performance strategy, ensuring digital customer engagement is as luxurious and seamless as their brand.

In this newly created position as Head of Performance Marketing, picture yourself joining a founder led business in the retail sector that has embarked on major global growth; a business that wants to replicate their impeccable physical customer connectivity via online channels. 

Purpose:

Leading and building a team, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven strategies to optimise global digital marketing performance. This role will oversee all aspects of digital marketing including paid search, social media, SEO, digital campaigns, email marketing and web analytics, enhancing digital customer engagement, maximising ROI and amplifying the brand across global markets. 

The Remit:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive digital performance strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Lead, motivate and inspire a team of specialists to drive growth, engagement and conversion across all digital channels, balancing short term goals with long-term brand growth and digital customer engagement.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, structure and accountability across the team including budget allocation, shifts in audience targeting, channel mix and new platform testing, creating a faster, more efficient workflow.
  • Workforce planning/resource allocation to cover for leave, peak or seasonal demands.
• Performance Optimisation:
  • Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, insights and opportunities for optimisation.
  • Implement A/B testing and other performance enhancement tactics to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Cross-Channel Ownership and Coordination:
  • Oversee integrated digital campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all digital platforms as well as cohesion with offline marketing initiatives to drive quality traffic, engagement and conversions.
  • Collaborate with content, creative and brand teams to develop compelling campaigns that resonate with target global audiences.
• Digital Feed Management:
  • Build, manage, and optimise digital feeds across multiple platforms (e.g Google Shopping, social commerce, affiliate networks) to drive performance and ensure products are displayed accurately and effectively. 
  • Coordinate with e-commerce and product teams to maintain data integrity and align feed updates with inventory and product changes.
• Data Flow and Management:
  • Ensure efficient and accurate data flow across digital platforms to support campaign tracking, performance monitoring and attribution. 
  • Manage integrations with Marketing Cloud and external databases to support comprehensive data management for segmentation and personalisation.
• SQL and Custom Data Segmentation:
  •  Use SQL to create custom data segments, queries, and reporting for precise audience targeting and insights. 
  • Leverage data within Marketing Cloud and integrate it with external databases to support highly targeted campaigns.
• Market Growth: 
  • Tailor digital marketing strategies for both established and growth markets, ensuring a localised approach that reflects the unique characteristics of each market.
• Analytics and Reporting:
  • Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau etc) to track KPIs and measure the performance of digital initiatives.
  • Prepare and present reports on global digital performance to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Budget Management: 
  • Manage the digital performance marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximise ROI.
  • Monitor and adjust spending based on campaign performance and emerging opportunities.
• Stay Current:
  • Keep abreast of digital marketing trends globally, global customer behaviour, technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the team pivot quickly as digital engagement and customer behaviour evolves.

Your Background:

You know what it takes to 'build the plane while you're flying it', and you get energised by flexing your strategic and technical capabilities at the same time.  You value being office-based  because you believe it's the best way to get to know your colleagues, build culture and develop and coach your team.  And you appreciate being in a work setting where everything is state of the art and at your fingertips.  And free parking options in the local area will make your commute more enjoyable.  You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Expertise in digital performance marketing and e-commerce across global markets.
• Advanced skills in data management and marketing automation scripting are crucial to enable complex, personalised, and automated digital experiences.
• Experience driving digital growth across multiple markets and localising strategies where appropriate.
• A proven track record in performance optimisation and team leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and data nous, along with proficiency in digital marketing analytics tools and platforms.
• Hands on experience with various digital channels, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving measurable impact.

If you've carved out a career driving digital performance marketing and e-commerce, ideally in a global setting, and want to combine your passion for digital with luxury, we should connect.  

Apply online or call Michelle Rubinstein at The Onset on 0413 463043.

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• Lead paid search and social campaigns, taking charge of audience targeting
• Drive campaign success by continuously refining tactics and optimising performance
• $130k-150k+super+benefits

Are you a data-driven strategist with a flair for luxury retail? Join a leading premium retail brand as the new Digital Performance Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping digital presence. In this role, you’ll own the strategy, execution, and optimisation of paid search and social campaigns, driving visibility, engagement, and conversions with precision and creativity.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Strategic Impact: Be the expert driving visibility and audience engagement across paid search and social media platforms.

• End-to-End Ownership: From budget management to audience segmentation and campaign analytics, you’ll take full ownership to maximise ROI.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Work with creative, content, and brand teams to produce impactful ad campaigns that elevate brand awareness and fine-tune the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrated Campaign Strategy: Develop and implement paid search and social media strategies to expand reach, identify new markets, and engage target audiences with precision.

• Customer-Centric Targeting: Leverage audience segmentation and insights to design high-impact ad content and visuals tailored to client’s unique customer sets.

• Paid Search Management: Run high-performing campaigns across Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other platforms, using keyword research and data insights to refine performance.

• Social Media Strategy: Drive paid campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, creating content that enhances brand’s visibility and resonates with luxury buyers.

• Cross-Channel Collaboration: Partner with social, content, and creative teams to align organic and paid strategies, ensuring cohesive messaging that reinforces brand goals.

• Market Localisation: Customise campaigns for different regions, tailoring content and targeting to boost relevance and engagement across diverse markets.

• Analytics and Reporting: Use tools like Google Analytics to track key metrics, providing data-backed insights and making adjustments to optimise performance.

• Budget Management: Strategically manage budgets and bids to maximise campaign profitability and ROI.

What You Bring:

• Extensive Paid Media Experience: Strong background in paid search and social media marketing, with a keen understanding of PPC, SEO, and data-driven strategies.

• Analytical Mindset: Proficient in Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, data management for feed optimisation and marketing automation scripting.

• Creative and Collaborative: Ability to work closely with content, brand, and creative teams to develop cohesive campaigns that align with the luxury brand voice.

• Trend-Driven: Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and best practices in digital advertising.

• Sydney Based (1/2 days in Office, 3/4 days WFH)
• $245K package + bonus potential
• Significant practice leadership role - “manager of managers” opportunity

Your role is pivotal, driving innovation and strategy alignment across a diverse portfolio, impacting over 400 technologists and millions of consumers. The practice you lead solves some of a diverse set of challenges and it's hard to appreciate, for the uninitiated, just how broad the technological reach is of the work they produce.

Working closely with the GM of Infrastructure and key stakeholders across all business lines, you will be effective at managing relationships with the “C suite” and working with your teams of talented architects to facilitate strategic decision making. You'll have a unique opportunity to drive innovation, influence strategic decisions and your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the infrastructure aligns with the business goals and delivers exceptional value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure architecture strategy that supports business objectives and drives transformation and new technology adoption.
• Team Management: This is a “Manager of Managers” role. You will lead and mentor a team of talented architects, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with business and IT leaders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and advocating for strategic initiatives.
• Solution Architecture: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions.
• Governance: Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency.
• Innovation: Identify and drive emerging technologies to enhance our infrastructure capabilities and competitive advantage.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure architecture teams in large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrable experience managing through managers, supporting their alignment to the broader strategic goal and supporting their personal leadership growth 
• Experience working in Agile environments and supporting your teams through transformational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• A passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.