Platform Engineering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Position overview
The Platform Engineering Manager leads ACER's platform engineering capability, overseeing cloud platforms, automation, developer enablement, reliability practices and continuous delivery services that support ACER's products and business applications. The role provides technical and people leadership to platform engineering teams, establishes engineering standards and best practices, and works closely with Product, Software Engineering, Architecture, Cyber Security and external partners to deliver secure, scalable and cost-effective platform solutions. The position also contributes hands-on technical expertise to architecture, automation, complex problem-solving and critical technology initiatives.
Job responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Platform Engineering team, building capability, performance and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Define and deliver ACER's platform engineering strategy, roadmap and operating model aligned with organisational priorities.
- Oversee the design, delivery and ongoing optimisation of secure, scalable, reliable and cost-effective cloud platforms and engineering services.
- Establish platform engineering standards, automation practices, CI/CD capabilities and developer enablement services that support efficient product delivery.
- Partner with Product, Software Engineering, Architecture and Cyber Security teams to support platform delivery, security and operational resilience.
- Provide technical leadership for platform architecture, reliability, performance and complex technology initiatives.
- Manage platform investments, suppliers, budgets and performance metrics to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
- Contribute to governance, risk and investment forums, providing advice on platform strategy, priorities, risks and capacity.
Decision Making Authority
The Platform Engineering Manager works with a high degree of independence within approved strategy, architecture, policy, budget and risk settings. The role has carriage of day-to-day technical and operational decisions for the platform engineering capability and direct reports.
- Approve platform engineering standards, implementation patterns, tooling configurations and team operating procedures within delegated authority.
- Allocate shared and embedded platform engineering capacity in consultation with relevant engineering and product leaders.
- Prioritise platform maintenance, reliability, security remediation, technical debt and improvement work within agreed portfolio and service priorities.
- Approve routine cloud and tooling changes, access and expenditure within delegated financial and change authority.
- Escalate decisions involving material architectural exceptions, enterprise risk acceptance, significant resource commitments, staffing changes or expenditure outside approved delegations to the appropriate executive or governance body.
Key Outcomes
- Deliver secure, reliable and cost-effective platforms that support business and customer needs.Improve delivery efficiency through automation, standardisation and modern engineering practices.
- Drive consistent platform engineering standards, governance and operational excellence.
- Enhance developer experience and platform usability across engineering teams.
- Maintain strong security, compliance and risk management controls.Build and sustain a high-performing team with the capability to support current and future business needs.
- Ensure effective management of technology partners and suppliers through strong collaboration, knowledge transfer and service delivery outcomes.
Organisational accountabilities
- Proactively work towards achieving individual, team and organisational objectives while demonstrating ACER’s leadership behaviours:
- Developing Self - involves self-management, self-reflection and self-improvement
- Embracing Change - being open to change and leading change when appropriate
- Pursuing Excellence - ongoing search for new and better ways of working
- Setting Directions - strategic thinking and planning for the future
- Supporting Colleagues - supporting and contributing to the development of others
- Working Collaboratively - building highly effective internal and external relationships
- Actively work to create an equitable, fair and harmonious work environment which is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination by demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour towards others
- Proactively foster an inclusive and diverse work environment which encourages and respects different experiences and perspectives, and values diversity of thought
- Comply with all occupational health and safety requirements, including following safe work practices for self and others
- Comply with all information security requirements, including completing regular security training and abiding by the standards and procedures laid out in ACER’s Information Security Management System
- Work in accordance with ACER’s policies and procedures
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive experience designing, implementing and operating cloud platforms, preferably in AWS environments.
Proven leadership of platform engineering, DevOps or site reliability teams.
Strong expertise in platform engineering, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, cloud security and operational resilience.
Experience delivering secure, scalable and reliable cloud platforms using modern engineering practices.
Strong technical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience managing cloud costs, operational performance, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated commitment to quality, security, collaboration and service excellence.
Desirable
Experience supporting externally facing software products or business-critical digital services.
Experience with cloud governance, developer platforms and policy-as-code approaches.
Experience working within ISO 27001-aligned environments.
Qualifications
A postgraduate degree or qualification in a relevant field, or the equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
Salary
$192,995 - $213,308 plus superannuation. Please note that ACER is currently undertaking enterprise bargaining negotiations, and remuneration arrangements are subject to change.