Federal Government client, a frontline in government service delivery is seeking Senior Release Train Engineer (EL1/EL1 levels) to work in an agile environment to ensure projects and programs deliver value by coordinating with stakeholders, escalating blockages and championing improvement. Release Train Engineers exercise a considerable degree of independence, with decision-making substantially dependent on their high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications, with work being performed under the general guidance of senior staff. In performing a leadership role. Release Train Engineers drive innovation, change in workplace practice and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.
Estimated start date 01 Jan 2027
Initial contract duration 12 months
Extension term details maximum 24 months
Experience level El1, EL2 levels
Location of work QLD, ACT, VIC
Working arrangements Hybrid The Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated. A hybrid flexible working arrangement may then be considered, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements. The location is the capital city of selected state/s.
Security clearance Must be an Australian citizen able to obtain Baseline
Key duties and responsibilities
Lead and support operations of the team, including monitoring business performance, setting priorities, and managing resources and workflow
Lead and manage staff, including overseeing the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention
Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards by undertaking quality analysis, analysis and reporting
Define, improve and communicate the release management processes
Manage the technical release process
Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
Ensure all required approvals are received prior to permitting technical move to production
Ensure ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget
Identify and monitor risks, develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as appropriate
Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
Proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues
Oversee, prepare and review a range of written material, including technical and corporate documentation
Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
Resolve highly complex, sensitive and/or escalated issues
Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and manage and support change
Manage team contribution to costing process
Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
Act with integrity by promoting workplace practices aligned with the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct
Exercise delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to quickly obtain In depth knowledge and understanding of:
Frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area
The agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and…