Global Supply AI Lead - South Bank, QLD at Flight Centre — Queensland
Flight Centre — Queensland · Skills: Azure, Databricks
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Global Supply AI Lead - South Bank, QLD Apply now Refer a friend Job no: 532879 Brand: Global Supply Work type: Full time Location: Queensland Categories: Digital and Technology, Leadership Flight Centre Travel Group is investing heavily in AI to transform how our Supply business operates. As AI Lead, you'll lead a growing team of AI engineers and data scientists while owning the solutions that drive real business impact. You'll shape recommendations, guide technical direction, and ensure AI solutions are production-ready, governed, and delivering measurable value. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong AI expertise with commercial thinking and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Day to day you will... Lead, coach, develop and grow a team of AI engineers and data scientists Own the end-to-end solution recommendation process for business challenges entering the AI intake and assessment pipeline Partner with AI Enablement, business analysts, architects and key stakeholders to define requirements and shape solutions Guide the team in determining when AI, machine learning, automation or deterministic approaches are the best fit Present solution recommendations and trade-offs to business leaders in clear, practical language Ensure AI solutions are production-ready with appropriate governance, monitoring and observability Manage AI risk considerations including privacy, security, model behaviour and vendor risk Drive measurable business outcomes through clear ROI and value-focused delivery Foster experimentation, innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining delivery priorities Stay across emerging AI technologies and share insights with the wider AI & Data team Provide technical leadership and guidance across AI engineering and data disciplines Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive. You'll be perfect if you have... Experience leading technical teams in AI, machine learning, data science or data engineering environments Strong technical depth in AI and data engineering, with the ability to challenge design decisions and guide teams to the right outcomes Experience delivering AI solutions into production cloud environments Strong understanding of GenAI, machine learning, agentic AI approaches and their practical applications Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, security, privacy and risk management Proven ability to translate business challenges into high-value AI solutions Strong commercial acumen with a focus on measurable ROI and business outcomes Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Foundry and Databricks highly regarded Tertiary qualification in a related field Relevant Azure, AI or Data Engineering certifications advantageous What you will enjoy: 🙋🏾♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd 👐🏽 Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability 🎉Development: Individualised, ongoing Learning & Development via communities of practice. Dedicated time to learn, share and collaborate skills, interests and goals, as well as contribute your own expertise and insights of others. ⭐Innovation Days where you have the opportunity to create, collaborate, and bring innovative concepts to life! 🧑💻Dedicated Engineering Days, often hosted by technology partners off-site, where staff have an opportunity to increase knowledge and skills, and test out new and exciting technologies. 🔧Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages ♀️Women in Leisure tech - this comprehensive program aims to foster gender diversity and empower and support women in their pursuit of successful careers in technology. It encompasses a variety of initiatives, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking events. 🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more 🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more 💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within 🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym 🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family 🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Bangkok in 2026) 🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave 💚Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment 💛 Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave Irreverence. 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