Group CTO

Gold Coast

AUD$380,000-450,000

Please note: my client cannot offer sponsorship so we’re looking for candidates that already have the right to live and work in Australia.

This is a leading, iconic Australian hospitality business that is going from strength to strength with huge growth and that’s not tapering off anytime soon.

We are looking for a Group CTO to sit on the executive team and not only lead the technology department but to play a very large role in the company growth and development.

The role:

• Define and execute the technology strategy across retail and hospitality operations, aligning with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of large scale data platforms (data warehouse, data lakes, real-time streaming).
• Drive systems integration across POS, CRM, ERP, booking/reservation, and customer loyalty platforms.
• Champion DevOps practices, cloud adoption, and modern engineering methodologies.
• Ensure robust data governance, compliance (GDPR), and high data quality.
• Partner with commercial, marketing, and operational leaders to unlock customer insights and operational efficiencies.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing technology and data teams across regions.

Experience:

• Proven track record in technology leadership (CTO, Technology Director, Head of Data/Engineering) in retail or hospitality.
• Familiarity with AWS CDK, LocalStack, GitHub Actions, MySql, or design patterns
• Strong roots in data engineering / BI and deep expertise in enterprise data architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms
• Experience in high-transaction, customer-centric environments: POS systems, PMS, inventory, booking, and loyalty platforms.
• Strong understanding of omnichannel strategies across retail and hospitality.
• Leadership skills with a balance of strategic vision and technical credibility.

My client is looking to move quickly! Please send your resume to [email protected] today!