Release Manager

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Release Manager (APS6 equivalent) for a Commonwealth Government organisation that supports Australians living with disability. The role covers release coordination across Salesforce, MuleSoft, SAP and more, with a hybrid WFH arrangement.

You will manage release schedules, assess dependencies, and ensure change processes including cyber assessments and go/no-go gates are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Release Management for ICT environments.
• Ability to coordinate multiple releases and schedules.
• Familiarity with cyber assessments and go/no-go gates.
• Understanding of AI capabilities and risks.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Release Management processes across multiple applications and portfolios.
• Develop and maintain Release schedule balancing dependencies and business needs.
• Ensure ICT Change Processes including cyber assessments and go/no-go gates are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Release management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

AI awareness

Tools

Release planning tools

AI tools

Job description

Deakin - Geelong-Richmond-Surry Hills-Midland-Brisbane - WFH Hybrid

Senior - APS6 equivalent

Our client, a Commonwealth Government organisation whose focus is to provide support to Australian's living with disability, require the services of a Release Manager.

Duties

Support execution of the Release Management processes inclusive of scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases across the Group for multiple applications across various portfolios, i.e. Salesforce, MuleSoft, EDW, SAP, APIC, Environments, Data. Releases may be inclusive of Projects and Programs, application changes, operating system patches, security improvements, and hardware upgrades.

Support the development and maintenance of the Release schedule, balancing technical dependencies and business requirements, compliance and other priorities.

Ensure all ICT Change Processes are followed including Cyber assessments, Penetration testing, Go/No-Go gates.

Skills and Experience

Ability to analyse release data, identify potential problems, and make data-driven decisions to improve the release process.

Managing multiple releases, coordinating teams, and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time requires strong organisational skills.

Experience with Release Management Tools: Proficiency in using tools for release planning, tracking, and deployment is essential.

Understanding of AI: Awareness of contemporary AI capabilities and risks, with the ability to responsibly apply AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making in a complex ICT environment.

Please note, applications close on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at midday, Canberra time.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

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