Applications Release Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:IT and telecommunications

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DE/VCAA/1880564

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Assessment Applications Unit for a fixed term full-time position until 31st May, 2027. The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.
- Salary: $124,888 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
- Fixed term till 31/05/2027
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions are available)
- Usual work location: East Melbourne
- The team is part of the VCAA IT Branch, and sits within the Corporate Services Division.

**Role purpose**
- The purpose of this role is to:

- Coordinate operational and on call support for the Assessment Applications team
- Provide line management for a team of 4 Analyst/Programmers
- Prepare Executive level briefings and reports on team activities
- Plan and coordinate company wide system outage dates for maintenance and other business requirements
- Undertake procurement activities, contract management, vendor and licensing management in line with government policies and procedures
- Take a leading role in incident management and resolution for the Assessment Application Unit.
- This role will be required to be on call during critical business periods.

**Attributes**
- You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
- You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
- You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Desirable : ITIL Certification Information Technology
- Desirable : Relevant tertiary qualification Information Technology
- Desirable: IT Service Desk/2nd level/3rd level management experience - team management, work allocation and reporting
- Desirable: Training and experience in Government procurement processes, contract, vendor and licensing management

**How to apply**
- Applicants are required to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and qualifications and experience criteria provided in the position description

**Further Information**
- Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

**Applications close** 11:59pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.**

- Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 20 August 2025

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