Data Scientist - Pricing

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

• Annual salary range: Commensurate with experience
• Employment type: Full Time – Permanent
• Usual work location: 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD / Work from Home

About the opportunity

Join a high-impact role at the forefront of pricing innovation as our Data Scientist – Pricing & Demand Optimisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive and high-value custom licence plate portfolio through advanced analytics and modelling. You’ll build cutting-edge pricing science, demand forecasting, and valuation capabilities that directly influence strategic decisions, from dynamic pricing and auction design to identifying premium and collectible assets.

Collaborating across product, finance, digital, and category teams, you’ll turn complex data into actionable insights that drive revenue, customer value, and portfolio growth. Working with rich internal datasets alongside external market signals, you’ll help establish the foundations for algorithmic pricing in a regulated, high-visibility environment. If you’re excited by solving real-world problems with tangible commercial impact, this role offers the chance to innovate, influence, and make your mark.

About you

A commercially savvy Data Scientist with a passion for translating complex data into meaningful pricing and demand insights. You will bring a strong level of experience in building and deploying statistical and machine learning models that inform real business decisions. Comfortable working across large, diverse datasets while maintaining a focus on accuracy, explainability, and governance.

Known for connecting insights to revenue outcomes and influencing stakeholders through clear, compelling storytelling. Thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments, contributing to innovative solutions that scale. Motivated by growth, both personally and organisationally, with a passion for building future-focused, data-led capabilities in an expanding, high-potential portfolio.

You will bring:

• 5+ years in pricing, demand modelling, or valuation analytics
• Advanced capability in statistical and machine learning techniques
• Experience in dynamic pricing or marketplace environments (desirable)
• Capability to visually represent complex data sets into simple narratives
• Strong commercial acumen with a value-driven mindset
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to build scalable, explainable analytical solutions
• Passion for continuous improvement and data-led decision making

Our culture

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.

What we offer

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Please note applications close Thursday 2nd July 2026.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au  

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.  

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.