Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) – Camberwell VICLead ACER's cloud platforms, automation and engineering enablement capabilitiesAbout ACERThe Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is an independent, international not-for-profit organisation focused on improving learning through world-class research, assessment and digital innovation.
With approximately 420 staff across Australia and internationally, ACER delivers high-impact educational solutions at scale.The Information Technology Division plays a critical role in supporting ACER's strategic objectives through the delivery of secure, scalable and innovative technology solutions.
As part of an exciting technology transformation, we are investing in modern engineering practices, cloud platforms and developer enablement capabilities to support our products, services and people.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to lead ACER's platform engineering capability.Reporting to the Chief Digital Technology Officer, this role will provide both technical and people leadership across cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, developer enablement, observability and reliability engineering.
You will lead a team of platform engineers while working closely with Product, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture and Technology Operations teams to build secure, scalable and reliable platforms that support ACER's digital products and business applications.This is an opportunity for a technically capable leader who enjoys balancing strategy, people leadership and hands-on engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coach and develop a high-performing Platform Engineering teamEstablish and maintain a platform engineering strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational prioritiesDesign, build and continuously improve secure,



resilient and scalable cloud platformsLead platform automation initiatives including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and environment provisioningDevelop and maintain developer enablement services and self-service capabilitiesEstablish platform engineering standards, patterns and best practicesImprove observability, monitoring, reliability and operational readiness across platformsPartner with Product and Engineering leaders to improve delivery efficiency and developer experienceWork closely with Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture teams to embed security and compliance controlsManage platform-related budgets, cloud cost optimisation activities and technology partnersWhat You'll BringQualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent skilled experienceExtensive experience designing, automating and operating cloud platforms, preferably within AWS environmentsExperience leading Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering and/or Site Reliability Engineering teamsStrong knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containers, automation, observability and platform operationsExperience building secure, scalable and resilient cloud-based solutionsStrong understanding of reliability engineering, incident management and operational best practicesExperience managing cloud costs and implementing practical FinOps approachesExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDemonstrated people leadership, coaching and workforce planning experienceA strong commitment to engineering excellence,



continuous improvement and collaborationThis Role is Well Suited to Someone WhoEnjoys leading highly skilled technical teams while remaining hands-on with technologyHas a passion for cloud platforms, automation and developer enablementThrives on solving complex engineering and operational challengesEnjoys influencing engineering practices, standards and ways of workingCan balance strategic thinking with delivery-focused executionValues continuous improvement, innovation and collaborationWhy Work With UsLead a critical capability within ACER's technology transformationWork with modern cloud, platform engineering and automation technologiesOpportunity to shape engineering practices across the organisationCollaborative and supportive team environmentStrong focus on professional development and continuous learningFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsInclusive, values-driven organisational cultureSalary range is $192,995 - $213,308 plus superannuation.
Please note that ACER is currently undertaking enterprise bargaining negotiations, and remuneration arrangements are subject to change.Applications close Monday, 19 October **** at 11:59 PM (AEDT)ACER is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to actively fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, cultural and faith background, sexual orientation, disability and/or age.
ACER welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.ACER encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.ACER is committed to supporting candidates with disability through provision of adjustments during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
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📌 Platform Engineering Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Council for Educational Research
📍 Melbourne