Principal AI Architect & Strategist

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 560 properties across more than 58 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Minor Hotels Australasia is looking for an experienced Principal AI Architect & Strategist to lead the organisation’s AI strategy, architecture, and enterprise-wide adoption initiatives.

This is a technical, hands-on role suited to an AI professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will play a key role in designing, building, and implementing scalable AI solutions across the business while establishing governance frameworks, architecture standards, and best practices.

Working closely with Executive Leadership, IT, Operations, P&C, and business stakeholders, you will identify high-impact opportunities to drive automation, efficiency, innovation, and measurable business outcomes through AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise AI and Intelligent Automation strategy and roadmap across the organisation
• Design scalable, secure, and integrated AI architectures, including workflows, agents, copilots, and intelligent automation solutions
• Architect, build, test, and deploy AI-enabled capabilities across multiple business functions
• Develop reusable AI frameworks, patterns, and standards to support enterprise-wide adoption
• Ensure seamless integration across existing IT systems, APIs, cloud platforms, and legacy environments
• Establish governance frameworks, best practices, and guardrails for AI development and usage
• Partner closely with IT Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure data security, privacy, and ethical AI standards are maintained
• Identify and prioritise high-value AI opportunities in collaboration with business leaders and operational stakeholders
• Deliver training, coaching, and enablement programs to build internal AI capability across technical and non-technical teams
• Track and report on business value, adoption, and outcomes from AI initiatives

Further details:

• Regular travel between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast offices will be required
• Occasional international travel to Bangkok may be required.

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong demonstrated experience designing and implementing AI, intelligent automation, workflow, or RPA solutions within corporate environments
• Deep technical expertise across AI technologies, platforms, and automation solutions
• Proven experience architecting scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade AI solutions
• Strong understanding of IT systems architecture, APIs, cloud services (Azure/AWS), and enterprise integrations
• Experience establishing governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards for AI solutions
• Excellent strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training and enablement programs to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work hands-on technically while maintaining an enterprise-wide strategic perspective
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.