Company Description
Do amazing work
A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.
Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.
At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.
About Viva Energy
Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.
Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.
Job Description
Viva Energy Australia is seeking a visionary leader to drive our enterprise application and AI strategy, transforming the way we deliver digital solutions across the organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact portfolio that blends business transformation, ethical AI adoption, and enterprise-wide technology optimisation.
As the Head of Enterprise Applications & AI, you’ll lead a talented team and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that unlock measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Define and execute the enterprise application and AI roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, setting clear objectives and driving delivery of impactful initiatives.
- Provide strategic oversight across group-wide application projects, resolving competing priorities and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Enterprise Applications
- Drive application rationalisation and transformation to support growth and innovation.
- Partner with senior leaders to ensure a secure, consolidated, and business-focused technology portfolio.
- Lead ERP and Salesforce strategy, development standards, app/data architecture, and integration to maximise platform value.
AI Innovation & Governance
- Lead the AI delivery team to embed intelligent solutions across platforms and processes.
- Develop and maintain a robust AI governance framework, ensuring ethical, legal, and effective use of data and AI.
- Explore emerging AI technologies and translate them into practical business applications.
- Provide regular briefings to senior leadership and the board on AI progress, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- Proven experience leading enterprise application devops and AI strategy in large organisations.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in Salesforce and ERP architecture, configuration, and integration.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, governance, and ethical considerations.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including board-level reporting.
Additional Information
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered
Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.