Release Train Engineer

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

1. 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 safety and security protocols
• Relevant business systems and tools

2. Prior experience within government or similar large-scale organisation preferred.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Measurement: Level 5 (SFIA) Establishes measurement objectives and the scope of measurement for functions, teams and projects. Plans and implements improvements to measurement capability. Provides advice and guidance for effective use of measures and measurement. Selects measures appropriate to the context and organisational objectives. Reviews data collection and storage mechanisms to support measurement. Contributes to organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for measurement.
• Methods and tools: Level 4 (SFIA) Provides advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Tailors processes in line with agreed standards and evaluation of methods and tools. Reviews and improves usage and application of methods and tools.
• Organisational capability development: Level 5 (SFIA) Contributes to identifying new areas of capability improvement within the organisation which may be enhancements to skills, technology or processes. Develops and maintains a detailed knowledge of capability improvement approaches and techniques and selects appropriate approaches for the organisation. Carries out capability improvement assignments, such as maturity or performance assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses. Selects and prioritises improvement opportunities, generates buy-in and plans improvement activities justified by measurable organisational benefits. Offers support, guidance, advice and suggestions to help continual improvement activities.
• Organisational facilitation: Level 5 (SFIA)Facilitates workgroups to deliver defined goals and outcomes. Provides support, guidance and suggestions to workgroups and teams to learn collaborative problem solving and improve their team performance. Creates shared responsibilities and sustainable agreements with the team. Implements and improves agreed team principles, practices, processes & ceremonies. Recognises and works with the strengths and constraints of team dynamics.
• Specialist advice: Level 4 (SFIA) Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organisation's planning and operations. Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Recognises and identifies the boundaries of their own specialist knowledge. Where appropriate, collaborates with other specialists to ensure advice given is appropriate to the organisation's needs.

Desirable criteria

• Employee experience: Level 5 (SFIA) Implements working practices that motivate employees and support their health and wellbeing. Provides guidance to individuals on long-term development goals and career opportunities, considering an individual's strengths and preferences. Communicates business direction, policy and purpose where these may drive or affect employee engagement. Ensures clear communication of delegated tasks and provides sufficient autonomy to motivate and empower individuals. Maintains awareness of the physical and emotional welfare of employees, and provides counselling when required.
• Methods and tools: Level 5 (SFIA) Provides advice, guidance and expertise to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Evaluates and selects appropriate methods and tools in line with agreed policies and standards. Contributes to organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for methods and tools. Implements methods and tools at programme, project and team levels including selection and tailoring in line with agreed standards. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of methods and tools. Identifies and recommends improvements.
• Specialist advice: Level 5 (SFIA) Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.