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Title: AI Manager
Location: Chadstone, Victoria, AU
About us
At Officeworks, we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. If our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
Fast paced, innovative, inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and over 168 retail stores across Australia, we focus on delivering a wide range of products at low prices with great service. We encourage new ideas, thinking outside the box, and a culture of achievement, fun, and community support.
About the role
We are embracing the power of AI to make work easier, smarter, and more impactful—for our team members and customers. We are seeking a Manager of AI to lead this initiative.
This newly created enterprise role involves designing, delivering, and adopting AI capabilities across our business. You will work with stakeholders and technology teams to lead initiatives in GenAI, computer vision, machine learning, and robotics AI, shaping how we operate, innovate, and enhance customer experiences.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead and evolve our AI strategy to align with business goals
* Oversee the rollout of AI technologies across digital and physical platforms
* Identify and drive opportunities for AI-led improvements
* Champion responsible AI use, ensuring compliance with governance and ethical standards
* Stay updated on emerging AI trends to keep Officeworks ahead of the curve
* Build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and the wider Wesfarmers network
* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* 10+ years of experience in technology with a solid AI background
* Hands-on experience with Google AI tools is highly regarded
* Strong stakeholder management skills at senior/executive levels
* A natural storyteller—able to explain complex technology simply
* Proven ability to deliver complex projects and manage governance
* Start-up energy with adaptability, agility, and speed
* Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Our culture
At Officeworks, we celebrate our team’s diversity and supportiveness. We offer:
* An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment
* Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs
* Focus on wellbeing and safety
* Generous discounts at Officeworks, Geeks 2 U, Bunnings, Kmart, and Target
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Industry-leading Growing Families policy
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone and encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.
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