The Game Changers: 

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.​ 

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.​ 

Life @ AP+: 

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life. 

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it. 

The Role: 

As the Lead Product Manager, you'll be part of the Product Capability and Integration team. On a day-to-day basis, you'll play a key role in driving strategic projects and initiatives aimed at the future development and enhancement of products and capabilities within the Business Payments portfolio, including BPAY and real-time payments on the New Payments Platform. 

Your focus will be on supporting existing account-to-account payment products and expanding their capabilities to facilitate the broader Move to NPP. This will also involve integrating Business Payments products with other AP+ products and services. 

Collaboration will be key in this role, as you'll work closely with other members of the Business Payments team and cross-functional teams within AP+. You’ll also engage with external stakeholders, including AP+, to ensure alignment and progress. 

Proposed Role Responsibilities are: 

As a Lead Product Manager, you’ll oversee both product development and support for the Move to NPP program and existing Business Payments products, balancing multiple key responsibilities: 

• Lead and support a team within Business Payments, including Product Managers and analysts. 

• Guide the product team in confirming scope, deliverables, and timelines. 

• Take on a decider role to lead and prioritize squad work, ensuring alignment with product strategy. 

• Drive the development and delivery of products and services. 

• Partner with the broader Payments & Schemes team to define the go-to-market strategy. 

• Identify process efficiencies and work with key stakeholders to remove blockers that could impact delivery. 

• Take on additional duties as directed by the Lead Product Manager or their delegate. 

Proposed Position Requirements are: 

• Proven experience in end-to-end product management of account-to-account products or services specifically New Payments Platform (NPP Payments), with exposure to relevant technologies and tools, across web and native mobile app product development. 

• Proven strong ability to converse with a range of stakeholders including end-users at all levels of the organisation. 

• Proven examples of leading a product from idea to launch and beyond.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consulting or professional services, across Financial Services, Market Infrastructure and/or corporate initiatives.  

• Account to account products.

• Detailed understanding of real-time payments and/or BPAY payments at a systems or operational level would be an advantage.

• Detailed understanding of payment process flows and messaging.

What happens next: 

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.  

If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application & the Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks. 
 
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process. 

 AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.