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Release Lead, Treasury Budget Systems

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 09/10
• Remuneration: $120,859 - $133,183; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Monday, 21 October 2024 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution
As a Release Lead, your typical day-to-day work includes:

• playing a key role in owning all relevant change and release management processes and practices
• being responsible for leading, scheduling and controlling the release of multiple software applications, updates, operating system patches, security improvements, infrastructure upgrades, projects and programs across multiple environments
• providing leadership and strategic direction for release management practices, tools, techniques and continuous improvement, with a focus on automating release practices, and integrating with our development team pipelines and change process
• supporting the approach to release and deployment management process including code repository control, with added attention on vulnerability management, to ensure structure and consistency are enforced and maintained
• supporting our customers to ensure minimal service disruption and promoting an outstandingly positive customer experience.

You will join our Budget Systems team in the Treasury IT division within the Financial Management and Services group. Read more about your future Group and Division.
You can read more about the role in the role description here.

What you can bring to the role
In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT change and release role or similar
• Tertiary qualifications in IT or an appropriate discipline
• Good understanding and experience of ITIL framework and Agile methodology
• Competent working knowledge of modern Code Management tools like Bit Bucket, Github, Source Tree or similar
• Sound working knowledge of Atlassian (e.g. Jira and Confluence) and Service Now
• Ability to write effective process documents, procedures and work instructions
• Demonstrated experience in leading regular OS and application patching
• Ability to lead and coordinate large implementations involving technical people from different teams

What can you expect from us
The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.
Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible hybrid work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury
You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.
When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.
Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us?
Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.
Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.
Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.
We currently hold the following accreditations as:

• a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Kathy Lau Kathy.Lau@treasury.nsw.gov.au.

Close of applications: 9: 59am Thursday 31 October 2024

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.