Woolworths

•  Manage AI implementation projects from initial concept and onboarding through to successful rollout
• Take the lead on Gen AI Initiatives
•  Surry Hills Location with hybrid Working (3 days in the office)

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose  ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

Woolworths Market Plus (WMP) is Woolworths Group’s marketplace platform business.  WMP enables Group-wide marketplaces to provide customers with greater choice and value, leveraging One Seller Door - an enhanced third-party seller proposition and One Platform - efficient and scalable tech and operations.  

What you’ll do 

As  AI and Automation Lead you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and embedding AI and automation methodologies across Woolworths Marketplus and the broader W Living portfolio. drives the AI roadmap, builds scalable tool stacks, and leadthe end-to-end implementation of AI projects.

 A core focus is on translating business problems into structured AI solutions that reduce manual work, surface insights, accelerate revenue, and foster trust in our AI products among diverse stakeholders. Champion opportunities for AI and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across a broad range of business activities.

• Skillfully convert ambiguous business challenges into clear, actionable solutions leveraging appropriate AI models, APIs, and automation layers.
• Collaborate closely with legal, marketing, and compliance teams, ensuring their understanding and trust in our AI products and solutions.
• Develop repeatable playbooks and best practices to enable the efficient scaling of our AI and automation efforts and build foundational capabilities.
•  Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging AI trends, discerning what truly matters for our business versus what's merely shiny or nascent.
• Drive the AI roadmap, build scalable tool stacks, and lead the end-to-end implementation of AI projects.

What you’ll bring 

You can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, translating technical capabilities into tangible business value. Whilst navigating ambiguous environments and acting as the go-to person for automation challenges. Collaborating effectively with development teams to scope and prioritize builds, combined with a willingness to be hands-on to drive progress.

• .Grounded understanding of AWS or Google Cloud architecture and integration, demonstrating experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of the AI landscape, including LLMs, agents, APIs, vector databases, automation tools, and no-code solutions.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying AI workflows or micro-products, whether in a startup or larger organizational setting.
• Experience applying software engineering principles to data / AI engineering and analytics workflows.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines, specifically GitHub.
• Practical hands-on experience with data science tools including Spark, Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes and data pipeline construction, including Cloud Composer and Airflow DAGs.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and application deployment.

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.