Head of Data & AI

The Role

Join us at Bega Group in this pivotal leadership role where your first priority is to shape and deliver an organisation-wide Data & AI roadmap, bringing clarity, alignment and momentum to our transformation journey. You'll lead the enterprise data and AI strategy, guiding modernisation, governance and innovation across platforms, analytics and automation. As a trusted partner, you'll work closely with the C-suite and senior leaders, translating strategy into measurable outcomes and embedding a data-driven culture.

We're looking for a collaborative, people-focused leader who has operated in a like-for-like Head of Data / AI role, highly experienced in leading, supporting and growing high-performing teams. You'll bring expertise across data architecture, governance, cloud and AI, along with a track record of delivering sustainable outcomes and enabling others to succeed.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly retail, CPG/ FMCG manufacturers. If you're energised by creating clarity from complexity, empowering teams, and making a lasting organisational impact, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.

Responsibilities

Advise C-suite and senior executives on leveraging data and AI to drive operational excellence, innovation, and new business models
Create and present thought leadership, whitepapers, frameworks, and briefings on emerging trends such as generative AI, responsible AI, and data democratisation
Lead enterprise data strategy aligned to organisational goals and ethical governance
Own and deliver the Enterprise Data Platform roadmap from design to ongoing optimisation
Establish robust data architecture, governance, and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security and quality

About you

Highly experienced senior leader across data, AI, cloud, architecture and engineering functions.
Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data and AI platforms, achieving measurable business outcomes.
Deep expertise in cloud ecosystems, orchestration tools, and modern enterprise data architecture and governance.
Strong AI capability across machine learning, NLP, computer vision and generative AI frameworks.
Influential leader with strong analytical skills, driving strategy and insights across complex organisations.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day-you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of$3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work,live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups,we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

Join a dedicated,forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working,purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority,we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation,age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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