Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI — Cairns (Relocation)

HR Partners; City of 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

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.