Principal AI Architect & Strategist

Minor Hotels Australasia is looking for an experienced Principal AI Architect & Strategist to lead the organisations AI strategy architecture and enterprise-wide adoption initiatives.

This is a technical hands-on role suited to an AI professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will play a key role in designing building and implementing scalable AI solutions across the business while establishing governance frameworks architecture standards and best practices.

Working closely with Executive Leadership IT Operations P&C and business stakeholders you will identify high-impact opportunities to drive automation efficiency innovation and measurable business outcomes through AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise AI and Intelligent Automation strategy and roadmap across the organisation
• Design scalable secure and integrated AI architectures including workflows agents copilots and intelligent automation solutions
• Architect build test and deploy AI-enabled capabilities across multiple business functions
• Develop reusable AI frameworks patterns and standards to support enterprise-wide adoption
• Ensure seamless integration across existing IT systems APIs cloud platforms and legacy environments
• Establish governance frameworks best practices and guardrails for AI development and usage
• Partner closely with IT Security Risk and Compliance teams to ensure data security privacy and ethical AI standards are maintained
• Identify and prioritise high-value AI opportunities in collaboration with business leaders and operational stakeholders
• Deliver training coaching and enablement programs to build internal AI capability across technical and non-technical teams
• Track and report on business value adoption and outcomes from AI initiatives

Further details:

• Regular travel between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast offices will be required
• Occasional international travel to Bangkok may be required.

Qualifications :

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong demonstrated experience designing and implementing AI intelligent automation workflow or RPA solutions within corporate environments
• Deep technical expertise across AI technologies platforms and automation solutions
• Proven experience architecting scalable secure and enterprise-grade AI solutions
• Strong understanding of IT systems architecture APIs cloud services (Azure/AWS) and enterprise integrations
• Experience establishing governance security privacy and compliance standards for AI solutions
• Excellent strategic thinking stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training and enablement programs to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work hands-on technically while maintaining an enterprise-wide strategic perspective
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation

Additional Information :

At Minor Hotels we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means youll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth wellbeing and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400 top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation collaboration and personal growth.

Currently we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time