DevSec Ops Application Engineering Manager

Bureau of Meteorology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a DevSecOps Application Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight of software engineering, DevSecOps and release management capabilities. The role drives enterprise frameworks, standards, tooling and practices enabling secure, scalable, high-quality software delivery across the organisation.

The position leads adoption of modern DevSecOps methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to support digital transformation

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of software engineering, DevSecOps and release management capabilities.
• Drive adoption of modern DevSecOps methodologies, secure coding practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead workforce capability development and foster collaboration across technical teams, business areas and external partners.

Job description

DevSec Ops Application Engineering Manager

The DevSecOps Application Engineering Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight of the Bureau’s software engineering, DevSecOps, and release management capabilities. The role leads the development and implementation of enterprise frameworks, standards, tooling, and practices that enable secure, scalable, high-quality, and sustainable software delivery across the organisation.

This position drives the adoption of modern DevSecOps methodologies, software engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to support the Bureau’s digital transformation objectives and service delivery outcomes. It provides expert advice to senior stakeholders, leads workforce capability development, and fosters collaboration across technical teams, business areas, and external partners to ensure solutions are secure, supportable, and aligned with organisational priorities and government requirements.

The role is accountable for building a high-performing team culture, strengthening software development capability across the Bureau, monitoring enterprise software quality and security outcomes, and ensuring operational readiness for new and enhanced services. As a senior leader within IT Services, the position contributes to strategic planning, innovation, organisational change, and the achievement of broader Bureau objectives while maintaining accountability for service performance, governance, risk management, and after-hours escalation management responsibilities.