Long-term contract
EL1/EL2 Equivalent
Federal Government - Opportunity to obtain your Baseline security clearance
Canberra-based, hybrid role with flexible onsite and remote working arrangement


Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced ICT Release Manager to join a Federal Government IT Portfolio Management Office (ITPMO). This pivotal role will lead the governance, coordination, and assurance of enterprise-wide ICT releases, ensuring major digital initiatives are delivered in a controlled, repeatable, and risk-aware manner.


Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Govern and maintain the integrated release calendar across enterprise systems and large-scale programs.
• Lead release planning forums, readiness assessments, and go/no-go decisions.
• Uplift release and deployment frameworks, processes, and documentation in line with ITIL and APS best practice.
• Provide strategic governance and oversight across complex ICT programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and operational readiness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on release risks, dependencies, and impacts.
• Engage, support, and coach delivery teams to embed consistent and auditable release practices.

• Proven track record leading ICT release management at enterprise level.
• Experience uplifting frameworks, documentation, and automated release practices.
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance, and interdependent program delivery.
• Excellent ability to engage with senior executives and multi-disciplinary teams.

• PMO/governance experience in major programs.
• Understanding of public sector ICT accountability and assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of security and operational readiness requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid enterprise platforms.