Integration Platform Manager

Australia Post; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking an Integration Platform Manager to lead the roadmap, delivery and ongoing improvements of API and integration platforms including Kong API Gateway, Layer7, Tibco and Camunda. You will collaborate with product, technology, data and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable integrations that support digital transformation and business growth.

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are offered, including two days per week at home, with opportunities to advance and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading design, implementation and operation of API gateways and integration platforms in large enterprises.
• Proven ability to coach and grow a delivery/engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of Kong, Tibco and cloud technologies.
• Ability to manage strategic vendor and partner relationships in Agile environments.
• Experience planning integrations with APIs, messaging and workflow orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure, scalable API and integration capabilities across Kong and related platforms.
• Shape and deliver API/integration platform strategy and roadmap.
• Provide leadership across architecture, engineering and delivery teams with strong governance and security practices.
• Evaluate value, viability and user needs of services; align with OKRs.
• Monitor performance, usage and cost to drive optimization and reliability.
• Conduct cost modelling and forecasting for integration platforms across hybrid environments.

Skills

API governance

Platform leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Agile delivery

Tools

Kong API Gateway

Layer7

Tibco

Camunda

Job description

Working in tech at Australia Post is where innovation and problem solving meets great people and agile working. You’ll work with bright people on building and maintaining products and services that you and every other Australian get to benefit from every day. Whether you’re working from our modern office or your one at home, you’ll be part of a culture of collaboration and connection, making long-lasting impact right across Australia.

About the opportunity

The Integration Platforms team is responsible for the strategy, governance and operation of Australia Post’s API and integration platforms, enabling secure, scalable connectivity across enterprise systems, digital channels and partner ecosystems. As Integration Platform Manager, you'll lead the roadmap, delivery and continuous improvement of key integration technologies, including Kong API Gateway, Layer7, Tibco and Camunda. Working closely with Product, Technology, Data and Architecture teams, you'll drive resilient, secure and cost-effective integration services that support digital transformation and business growth.We’re looking for a strategic technology leader with deep expertise in APIs, integration platforms and platform operations. You'll balance business priorities, customer needs and technical feasibility to deliver future-ready integration capabilities, reduce complexity, accelerate delivery and support innovation through emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

You’ll also

• Lead the delivery of secure, scalable and high-performing API and integration capabilities across Kong API Gateway and associated platforms, supporting Australia Post’s digital and enterprise priorities.
• Shape and deliver the API and integration platform strategy and roadmap, aligning business needs, emerging technologies, compliance obligations and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to architecture, engineering and delivery teams, ensuring strong API governance, lifecycle management and security practices across all integration solutions.
• Evaluate the value, viability and user needs of API and integration services, partnering with delivery teams to assess feasibility and deliver measurable business outcomes aligned to OKRs.
• Monitor platform performance, usage and cost metrics to identify optimisation opportunities, improve reliability and support data-driven decision making.
• Financial analysis for integration platforms, including cost modelling, usage forecasting, and optimisation across hybrid environments

About you

We’re looking for a strong leader who can build trusted relationships and effectively influence across a complex senior stakeholder landscape. You'll work closely with the Enterprise Services Leadership Team, Heads of Technology, General Managers, Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, and key external partners, including strategic vendors and cloud providers such as Google Cloud, to deliver commercial outcomes.

You’ll also need

• Extensive experience leading the design, implementation and ongoing management of API gateways and integration platforms within large, complex enterprise environments
• Background leading and coaching a team (developers) in integration and software engineering
• Understanding of Kong, TIBCO and Cloud Technologies (preferred)
• Ability to manage strategic vendor & partner relationships whilst working within Agile delivery environments and influencing cross-functional design, business and technology teams
• Integration platform planning with knowledge of industry standards, market trends, and competitive landscape for APIs, messaging, and workflow orchestration

What else is in it for you?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, like the opportunity to work from home two days per week
• Opportunities for growth and development through formal programs or mentorship
• Exclusive team member discounts and offers for more cash in your pocket, evolving policies for flexible working, leave types and access to health and wellbeing resources

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9***.