AI Business Partner

• To design and drive the AI strategy for a business.

About Our Client

Our client is a large and highly respected Australian organisation headquartered in the Perth CBD, operating within a complex, asset-intensive environment. With a significant workforce, diverse stakeholder group and large-scale operational footprint, the business plays a critical role in delivering major projects and services across Australia.

As part of its ongoing digital transformation journey, the organisation is making a strategic investment in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to unlock greater operational efficiency, improve decision-making, enhance workforce productivity and drive long-term competitive advantage.

Reporting directly to the CIO and partnering with senior executives across the business, this newly created position will play a pivotal role in shaping how AI is adopted, governed and leveraged across the enterprise. The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to define the AI vision, establish the roadmap and influence transformational initiatives that deliver measurable business value at scale.

This is a confidential search for a high-profile leadership appointment and offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on one of Western Australia's most significant organisations.

Job Description

• • Develop and own the organisation's enterprise AI strategy, vision and multi-year roadmap.
  • Assess current AI, data and analytics capabilities to identify gaps, risks and opportunities for value creation.
  • Partner with executive stakeholders to prioritise high-impact AI initiatives aligned to business objectives.
  • Build business cases and investment strategies that demonstrate measurable commercial outcomes and ROI.
  • Establish AI governance, operating models and responsible AI frameworks across the organisation.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable programmes and oversee delivery through internal teams and technology partners.
  • Act as the trusted advisor to the CIO and executive leadership team on AI trends, opportunities and industry best practice.
  • Track, measure and optimise the business value generated from AI investments, ensuring initiatives deliver tangible operational and commercial benefits.

The Successful Applicant

A successful AI Business Partner should have:

• • Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide AI, data and analytics transformation initiatives within large, complex organisations.
  • Deep expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, data science or related disciplines, with a strong understanding of how to leverage data to drive business outcomes.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing AI strategies that have delivered measurable operational, commercial and strategic value.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, assess and prioritise AI opportunities based on business impact and return on investment.
  • Experience influencing and partnering with C-suite executives, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language.
  • Demonstrated success establishing AI governance, operating models and responsible AI practices at an enterprise level.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to drive organisational change and build alignment across diverse business functions.
  • Recognised as a trusted AI subject matter expert who stays at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, whilst maintaining a practical focus on value realisation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent role based in Perth CBD, providing stability and growth opportunities.

If this role aligns with your expertise and career goals, we encourage you to apply.