head of it engineering, data & ai

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking a Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI to lead strategy and delivery for a client in regional aviation. The role focuses on architecting IT products, overseeing data security, and steering AI initiatives across multiple hubs.

The position requires senior leadership experience in Engineering, Data or AI, with a willingness to relocate north to Cairns and manage a team delivering operations for 2000+ flights per month while remaining hands-on.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior strategic leadership roles in Engineering, Data or AI.
• Experience leading IT product & data initiatives at scale.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Data & AI

Job description

Location: Melbourne (Relocation to Cairns required)

Employment Type: Permanent

Summary

Do you love everything about aviation?? Are you tired of the inconsistent weather that Melbourne offers?? Would you say Crocodiles are your favourite animal??

This could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI to swap the world's worst city for hayfever in exchange for a warm, tropical climate with incredible beaches. This isn’t just any role, this is an opportunity to lead the IT Engineering, Data & AI for a client specialising in regional Aviation Hubs. Everything from new IT product builds, data security, vendor management all the way to the introduction of new AI strategies & products!

Onto the serious stuff, we are looking for someone with experience in senior strategic leadership roles in Engineering, Data or AI (preferably a combination!) to relocate north to Cairns. This is an opportunity to work on the strategy for a client spanning across regional aviation hubs servicing 2000+ flights a month whilst still remaining close to the hands‑on.