Head of AI & Innovation

Job title : Head of AI & Innovation
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1716944
We’re partnering with a fast-growing business in the construction sector that is investing heavily in technology, innovation, and the future of AI within their organisation.

This is a newly created leadership opportunity for someone who wants to do more than just maintain systems. It’s a chance to shape the direction of technology, influence business-wide transformation, and build a modern innovation function from the ground up.

Reporting directly into senior leadership, this role will take ownership of driving AI, innovation, and technology improvement initiatives across the business. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve operational efficiency, and help modernise the organisation’s technology ecosystem, with a clear pathway into a future CTO position.
This role would suit someone who enjoys operating across both strategy and execution, identifying opportunities, improving processes, implementing smarter technology solutions, and helping the business scale effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive AI and innovation initiatives across the business.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and operational  efficiencies.
  • Shape and influence the future technology roadmap.
  • Partner closely with operational and executive stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to support growth and scalability.
  • Improve integration and utilisation across existing platforms and systems.
  • Help build a modern, forward-thinking technology environment.
About You
  • Experience leading technology, innovation, digital transformation, or AI initiatives.
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to align technology with business outcomes.
  • Passion for process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to work across both strategic planning and hands-on delivery.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Experience within construction, engineering, property, infrastructure, or project-based environments will be highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth where you can genuinely shape the future direction of technology and innovation.