Manager - DevOps Capability

icare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work model

Wellbeing program with gym subsidies

Extra leave benefits

Novated leasing and salary packaging

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health training and peerSupport

Inclusive workplace and accessibility

Job summary

icare is seeking a Manager, DevOps Capability to lead enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps capability across NSW. You will drive strategy, modern engineering practices and security integration, partnering with engineering, security and architecture teams to uplift capability and delivery outcomes.

The role emphasizes changing culture, embedding automation, and improving delivery speed and security across technology programs in a flexible, hybrid work environment in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading DevOps/DevSecOps in a complex enterprise.
• Success designing and implementing enterprise-scale DevOps strategies and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automation, cloud-native technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and delivery frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience embedding security practices and risk management into delivery environments.
• Collaborative leadership with a passion for capability uplift and change.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the enterprise DevOps/DevSecOps strategy, roadmap and operating model.
• Lead the adoption of modern engineering practices, automation and continuous delivery.
• Drive the design and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed, quality and resilience.
• Embed secure-by-design principles and automated security practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Establish DevOps standards, frameworks and guardrails for consistency and scalability.
• Partner with engineering, security, architecture and delivery teams to uplift capability.
• Improve developer experience through automation, self-service tooling.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across technology delivery and operations.

Skills

DevOps leadership

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Automation

Cloud-native

Stakeholder engagement

Security integration

Organisational change

Delivery execution

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Lead enterprise-wide DevSecOps strategy and capability uplift

About the role:

At icare, technology plays a critical role in helping us deliver better outcomes for the people, businesses and communities of NSW. As Manager, DevOps Capability, you will lead the development and maturity of our enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps capability, helping teams deliver secure, reliable and high-quality technology solutions faster and more efficiently. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll influence technology strategy, drive modern engineering practices and champion cultural change across the organisation. You'll work with diverse stakeholders to embed automation, security and continuous improvement into everything we build and deliver.

What you'll be working on:

• Developing and delivering the enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps strategy, roadmap and operating model
• Leading the adoption of modern engineering practices, automation and continuous delivery capabilities across technology teams
• Driving the design and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed, quality and resilience
• Embedding secure-by-design principles and automated security practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle
• Establishing DevOps standards, frameworks and guardrails that enable consistency, scalability and innovation
• Partnering with engineering, security, architecture and delivery teams to uplift capability and modern ways of working
• Improving developer experience through automation, self-service capabilities and streamlined tooling
• Monitoring performance metrics and driving continuous improvement across technology delivery and operational outcomes

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering or DevSecOps capabilities within a complex enterprise environment
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise-scale DevOps or DevSecOps strategies and transformation initiatives
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automation, cloud-native technologies and modern engineering practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP and associated delivery frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Experience embedding security practices and risk management into technology delivery environments
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for capability uplift, continuous improvement and organisational change
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and execution

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working to help you balance work and life
• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health checks
• Extra leave benefits for employees to make life a little easier for our people
• Novated leasing, salary packaging and salary sacrifice options
• Learning and development opportunities to build your skills, expand your experience and support your career development.
• Recognition that celebrates individuals and teams making a positive impact including our People Awards - on-the-spot, quarterly and annual
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Mental health training accreditation and peer support initiatives
• A genuinely inclusive workplace, including support for hidden disabilities through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

About icare

Icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces; protects homes and public assets; and helps keep essential insurance and care schemes fair and sustainable for the future.

People rely on the systems we manage at important and often difficult points in their lives: while recovering from injury, adapting to a different future, running a business, building a home or delivering public services. The quality of our decisions and services can affect what happens next. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people, and we encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best. Inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply - if you need adjustments during the process, email: ***************@icare.nsw.gov.au.

Please note:

• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold unrestricted working rights to apply.
• This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including criminal history checks.
• For more information about icare visit our website
• A talent pool may be created through this process
• icare operates a direct sourcing model, so no agency introductions will be accepted.