Release Coordinator | 11mth contract

Hudson; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 174,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 2 days/week

Job summary

Hudson Global, Inc. is seeking a Release Coordinator / Stream Lead for a Queensland Government department in Brisbane. The initial contract runs until 9 Oct 2027, with a daily rate of A$1,093 and a Hybrid work pattern (Brisbane CBD with two days WFH).

The role oversees blended contractor and FTE teams, guiding Agile delivery of enterprise-level integration solutions and coordinating releases, reporting progress and risks to governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading multiple Agile teams in enterprise settings.
• Experience delivering end-to-end enterprise software.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile ALM systems, especially Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple Agile teams through the development of enterprise level integration solutions.
• Facilitate all Scrum meetings.
• Remove impediments to the momentum of the teams.
• Support the Product Owner through the refinement and maintenance of the backlog.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the verification of packages developed.
• Coordinate the release of packages developed by the teams.
• Providing reporting of the progress of the teams including standard metrics, risks and issues.

Skills

Agile leadership

Enterprise delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Azure DevOps

Technical understanding

Job description

• Initial contract until 09/10/2027 paying $1,093/day
• Brisbane CBD location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
• High level of experience leading multiple Agile teams in an enterprise level environment

Our client, a large complex Queensland Government Department, is currently seeking a Release Coordinator / Stream Lead for an initial contract until 09/10/2027 with possible extension.

This role will potentially oversee multiple (at most 2) blended contractor & FTE teams (2 x Developers / 1 x Automation Test Engineer / 1 x Technical Business Analyst / 1 x Release Coordinator - Delivery Lead). The Team is also supported by Principals who provide governance and leadership to the teams.

These Teams are responsible for the development and maintenance of integrations between systems, enabling the successful delivery of priority ICT initiatives across the department.

Key responsibilities

• Guide multiple Agile teams through the development of enterprise level integration solutions.
• Facilitate all Scrum meetings.
• Remove impediments to the momentum of the teams.
• Support the Product Owner through the refinement and maintenance of the backlog.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the verification of packages developed.
• Coordinate the release of packages developed by the teams.
• Providing reporting of the progress of the teams including standard metrics, risks and issues.

To be successful in this role the candidate will demonstrate

• High level of experience leading multiple Agile teams in an enterprise level environment.
• High level of experience with the end-to-end delivery of enterprise level software.
• High level of ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• High level of experience working with Agile ALM systems, with particular experience in Azure Dev Ops.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand software development practices whilst managing technical dependencies and risks.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

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Casual Loading

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Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.