Group Manager, Integration Development

• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

Are you ready to lead a team of experts in creating enterprise-wide integrations

Were looking for a collaborative Group Manager of Integration Development to deliver robust scalable business aligned solutions that power our digital ecosystem.

Innovation is at the heart of this role; we want you to bring fresh ideas to modernise Integration practices and unlock new opportunities for the organisation.

About the role

The Group Manager Integration Development brings extensive and specialist knowledge of their area of expertise and an understanding of the complexities of the higher education environment. The role is recognised as a principal specialist in integration development and leads and motivates a team of professionals to collaborate and deliver outstanding advice and services to our customers. The role leads the enhancement of practices and methodology in integration development and recommends solutions to more complex university-wide issues to ensure the universitys systems and digital solutions align with its strategic goals and operational needs.

As the Group Manager Integration Development you will:

• Lead mentor and inspire a team of skilled professionals fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives ensuring their growth and development.
• Lead the development and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakins goals and future needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integration solutions (e.g. MuleSoft) that connect disparate systems ensuring data flows seamlessly across platforms.
• Empower people to design develop and operate integration applications that are secure reliable and capable of handling the required data load without compromising performance.

To be successful youll have

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment.
• Extensive experience conceptualising developing and implementing contemporary integration development solutions strategies and services to achieve a large organisations objectives.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary relevant integration development discipline practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal and external partners and customers.
• Proven ability to exercise judgement influence others be flexible and adaptive to environmental changes and priorities and gain support for new plans programs or initiatives.

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Group Manager Integration

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Peter Dimovski - Director Integration via

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 1 February 2026

Why work with us

At Deakin you will enjoy a range of benefits including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive supportive culture and environment to work in both online and on campus.

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.