Chief Technology Officer at Austin Group in Malvern, AU-VIC, A

The Opportunity
Exciting things are happening at Austin Group. We are entering a significant period of growth and transformation—reimagining how technology, data and AI can improve the way we operate, make decisions and connect with our customers.
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead this agenda and help shape the future of our business.
Reporting directly to the CEO and joining the Executive Team, you will own the Group’s technology, data and AI strategy. You will ensure our technology environment remains secure, resilient and high-performing while building the platforms, data foundations and internal capabilities required to create an AI-enabled organisation.
This is more than a traditional technology leadership role. It is an opportunity to lead genuine transformation, build new capabilities and make a lasting impact across one of Australia’s leading apparel groups.

Key Responsibilities:
• Own and deliver the Group’s technology, data and AI strategy and roadmap.
• Establish the architecture, platforms and data foundations required to support growth, Customer 360 and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Build and lead an in-house AI engineering capability, delivering automation and AI products with measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with leaders to identify and embed AI opportunities across pricing, inventory, CRM, marketing, eCommerce and operations.
• Lead the Group’s data, integration and governance strategy.
• Oversee core technology platforms, vendors, strategic partnerships and investment decisions.
• Lead cyber security, privacy, technology risk, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Build a high-performing Technology and AI team and strengthen AI capability across the wider business.

About You
You will bring:
• A relevant tertiary qualification and strong technical expertise.
• At least seven years’ experience leading technology, engineering, data or digital functions within retail, consumer goods or a similarly complex business.
• Demonstrated success delivering AI, machine learning, ERP, CRM, eCommerce, data or broader technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise AI platforms, frontier models, agentic frameworks and emerging technologies.
• Experience managing technology vendors, strategic partnerships and significant investment decisions.
• A sound understanding of cyber security, privacy, data governance and technology risk.
• Proven success building high-performing teams and lifting technology and AI capability across an organisation.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to turn complex technical concepts into practical commercial outcomes.
• A commercially astute, curious and results-focused leadership style.

Why Join Austin Group?
You will join Austin Group at a pivotal and exciting stage of its evolution, with the mandate and executive support to shape our future technology environment and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business outcomes.

We offer:
• A competitive executive remuneration package.
• Direct partnership with the CEO and Executive Team.
• The opportunity to shape the technology, data and AI future of a leading Australian retail group.
• A generous product allowance and 50% discount across GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten for you and your immediate family.
• Free onsite parking at our Malvern Support Office.
• The flexibility to work from home each Friday.
• Ongoing investment in professional development.
• A collaborative and rewarding team environment where contribution is recognised.

Who We Are
Austin Group is one of Australia’s leading fashion groups—proudly family-owned and home to iconic brands GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten.
We connect with customers through more than 140 stores and over 150 wholesale partners across Australia and New Zealand. Proud of our heritage and firmly focused on the future, we are investing in our people, technology and capabilities to create a more connected, innovative and AI-enabled business.
Our culture is authentic, collaborative and ambitious. We encourage our people to challenge ideas, explore new possibilities and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to Shape What Comes Next?
If you are excited by the opportunity to build the technology foundations of an AI-enabled business and lead transformation at scale, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter online.
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