Release Engineer

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

Annual Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience  

Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time 

Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you 

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform.  You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. 

Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.  

About the Opportunity 

The Release Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of software and infrastructure releases across digital platforms. Working within Agile delivery cycles, this role ensures the successful deployment of application changes by managing environment readiness, deployment tasks, version control, and release automation. 

Reporting to the Manager Release and Deployment, the Release Engineer plays a key role in enabling fast, stable, and compliant releases. The role works closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure all components of the release process are executed with accuracy, reliability, and minimal disruption. 

• Release Preparation & Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating releases across Agile sprints or program increments by ensuring all release artifacts—such as deployment packages, scripts, and documentation—are ready. Maintain the release schedule while tracking scope, changes, and dependencies
• Deployment Execution & Support: Execute deployments to non-production and production environments according to approved plans. Manage version control, tagging, and rollback procedures. Provide technical support during release windows and assist with post-release validation.
• Environment Management & Readiness: Coordinate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to prepare and maintain environments across the SDLC. Assist with environment refreshes, configuration updates, and deployment testing. Identify and resolve environment-related blockers during release planning.
• Release Automation & CI/CD Integration: Contribute to the implementation and improvement of automated deployment pipelines. Support the integration of release tasks into CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with DevOps to troubleshoot and refine deployment scripts and automation tools.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain release documentation, including checklists, deployment guides, and change records. Ensure releases adhere to governance processes, remaining auditable and compliant. Participate in release reviews and contribute to process improvements.
• Continuous Improvement & Release Metrics: Liaise with product, QA, and engineering teams to align on release content and timing. Provide timely updates on release status, risks, and issues. Support change management and communication activities as needed.

About You

You will be committed to upholding privacy and data security requirements while proactively managing risks within your work area. With a focus on preventing and mitigating fraud and corruption, you'll work collaboratively to identify and report vulnerabilities, implement controls, and maintain ethical practices across the business. Your dedication to fostering a culture of integrity will be essential.

Technical Capabilities: You'll bring a solid foundation in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, complemented by certifications in IT Service Management or Release Management (e.g., ITIL, DevOps Foundation). Ideally, you also have training in Agile or Lean delivery frameworks, such as Agile Foundation or Scrum Master.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certification in IT Service Management or Release Management (e.g., ITIL, DevOps Foundation).
• Experience in software release or deployment roles within an Agile delivery environment.
• Proficiency in using CI/CD and version control tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Desirable:

• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Experience in regulated or complex enterprise environments.

Culture: 

To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment 
• Opportunities for professional and personal development 
• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices 

How to Apply 

Please submit your application via the "Apply" button. Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.

For a copy of the Position Description please email   

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.  

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.