Senior Release Train Engineer (Agile Delivery Lead)

About the role

A federal government client, a frontline service-delivery agency, is seeking a Senior Release Train Engineer (EL1/EL2 level) to work in an agile environment. The role coordinates with stakeholders, escalates blockages and champions improvement so that projects and programs deliver value. It is a leadership position with considerable independence, working under the general guidance of senior staff, based in Brisbane City.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the team's operations, set priorities, manage resources and workflow, and lead staff including performance, attendance and wellbeing.
• Coach, mentor and plan for succession to build staff capability, engagement and retention.
• Monitor work output and quality against performance standards, and define, improve and communicate release management processes.
• Manage the technical release process and ensure all approvals are obtained before moving to production.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget, and manage risks and escalation.
• Contribute to ICT strategy, resolve complex issues, and act as subject matter expert sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Review technical and corporate documentation, report on KPIs and quality assurance, and assist with finances, contracts, procurement and resources.
• Partner with other agencies and service providers, attend interagency meetings, and promote innovation and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Australian citizen able to obtain a Baseline security clearance.
• Ability to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of frameworks, legislation, policies, information management requirements, and privacy, ethics, health and safety and security protocols.
• Prior experience in government or a similar large-scale organisation preferred.
• Must provide a one-page pitch addressing all criteria; the contract is 12 months initially, extendable up to 24 months, with an estimated start date of 1 January 2027.

Work arrangements

• Hybrid: onsite for the first 6 weeks, then flexible hybrid if the worker lives within reasonable travel distance of the site.
• Location: capital city of a selected state or territory (QLD, ACT or VIC).