Head of Technology - Anko Global

We’re Anko Global: Home of elevated value.

Owned by Australian-based Kmart Group, Anko Global, the expansion steward of the esteemed Anko brand, delivers innovative products and cutting-edge retail solutions to partner retailers across the globe.

Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to innovation, Anko Global is revolutionizing the retail landscape for partner retailers worldwide who seek a competitive advantage through a simplified approach.

Leveraging applied data and technology to drive on-trend product development and shape curated category ranges of over 20,000 products, Anko Global delivers a new kind of elevated value for fans of the Anko brand. 

Anko Global is focused on being a customer-led, digitally enabled business that will provide you with challenging and rewarding work that you will be proud of.

Join the team

Anko Global is seeking a Head of Technology to define and execute the strategy that drives scalable growth across multiple countries. This pivotal role leads the design, delivery, and operation of secure, customer‑centric platforms powering retail, e‑commerce, and supply chain operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll align technology investments with business priorities, foster innovation, and build the capabilities that enable rapid international expansion.

You’ll oversee cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance practices aligned with global standards, while establishing scalable support models and vendor partnerships across diverse geographies. Equally important, you’ll inspire and develop a high‑performing team—coaching, mentoring, and driving operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology at Anko Global and the wider Kmart Group, ensuring resilient operations and leaving a lasting mark on a business poised for global growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead technology strategy for the rapidly expanding Anko group and its global IT teams.
• Challenge existing assumptions about the structure of systems, processes, and global support teams to support scalable growth.
• Lead the adoption, integration, and rollout of end-to-end B2B and B2C systems for new retail business ventures.
• Drive Anko’s “stores of the future” initiatives, integrating advanced store technology and evolving retail practices.
• Own retail technology requirements across merchandising, inventory, POS, and supply chain logistics.
• Oversee the successful implementation of core systems, including ERP, POS, e commerce, and integration platforms.
• Establish agile delivery practices and high performing cross functional teams to drive speed and accountability.
• Oversee service management, vendor partnerships, and technology platform subscriptions to ensure resilience and cost efficiency, balancing short term delivery needs with long term technology investments
• Manage cross geography communication and investment decisions, ensuring maximum availability and system resilience

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Proven experience in broad, end to end IT management, specifically supporting bricks and mortar retail operations.
• Experience supporting retail operations across South-East Asia.
• Strong background in risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance practices.
• Familiarity with modern technologies and transformation approaches, including cloud, automation, and digital, plus experience in reorganisation and optimising security functions
• Exposure to retail inventory systems and local logistics operations, ideally within complex environments.
• The ability to design and implement scalable systems for both B2B and B2C businesses.
• Experience managing joint venture partnerships and navigating geographical challenges, with a view towards Asia and the Middle East
• Highly developed capabilities in vendor management, budgeting, and understanding how scaling impacts future costs.
• Familiarity with retail management systems, AI applications, and modern technology hosting models.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic leadership capability to balance immediate priorities with long term vision, while mentoring diverse teams.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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