Integration Architect

Build the architecture of connected systems.

We’re looking for an Integration Architect to design integration solutions that drive seamless connectivity across the enterprise.

In this role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to solve complex challenges, create scalable architectures, ensure systems work together efficiently while aligning with organisational goals.

Be the integration expert shaping Deakin’s digital landscape.

About the role

The Integration Architect responsible for developing integration reference architecture, principles, guidelines, and patterns, and contributing to integration strategies and platform architecture. The Integration Architect creates comprehensive integration solutions that align with the organisation’s overall architecture and business objectives.

This role is focused on enhancing the customer experience through a customer-centric approach by integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs. The role ensures that improvements align with the division's and university's strategic goals, balancing innovation with long-term objectives.

As the Integration Architect, you will :

• Develop and define integration reference architecture, principles, guidelines, and patterns, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s overall architecture and business objectives.
• Design and implement comprehensive integration solutions, integrating systems and applications in accordance with organisational strategies.
• Lead the analysis, design, development, support, and governance of enterprise integration projects, ensuring effective execution and adherence to standards.
• Provide expert guidance and direction in complex integration scenarios, applying specialist skills to resolve issues and optimise integration outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll have

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.
• Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns, frameworks, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading or being a key contributor to large-scale integration projects, from design through to implementation, in a complex, multi-system environment.
• Demonstrated experience with integration platforms (eg. MuleSoft) or integration services (eg. Azure, AWS)

Here's how 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

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

PD - Integration Architect -

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Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Monday 10th November.

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 arrangements to 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.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses : Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Infrastructure and Digital lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow & Evolve

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Infrastructure and Digital you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

Are you ready to make an impact with us?

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.