Job description
High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
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The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
In your new role, you will have a critical responsibility in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across various environments within our IT landscape. Your role will involve managing the entire release lifecycle, ensuring a seamless transition of software from development to production environments while upholding the integrity of each environment.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will work to streamline release processes, identify, and mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in the Service Management team's on-call roster for major incidents, ensuring timely response and resolution.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and release management best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential for effective collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) in IT release management, environment management, or related IT disciplines.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and release management best practices.
Proficiency in release management tools, version control systems, and automation frameworks
In-depth knowledge of ITIL practices. Agile and DevOps are a plus.
Strong understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, and application environments.
Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to software releases.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to think critically and problem-solve effectively, with a focus on driving process improvements and optimising release workflows.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills to drive a culture of continuous improvement and maintain the reliability and resilience of our IT services.
Excellence in customer service with the ability to develop partnerships with key stakeholders and business units.
Recognition & Reward
In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.
Who we are
At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.
This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.
Applications close on Wednesday 20 March 2024
Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.
Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.