Release Manager

Australian citizenship required.
No PR or Work Visa holders.
Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.
What to submit?
A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max)
A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.
RFQ Details
RFQ ID: LH-04356
Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 September 2025 11:59pm (Canberra time)
Estimated Start Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Initial Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2026
Extension Term: 12 months
Number of Extensions: 1
Experience Level: EL1, EL2 equivalent
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Client Details
Agency: Australian Electoral Commission
Location of Work: ACT
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Applicants will perform the role in Canberra.
Hybrid arrangements (onsite + remote) considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Details
The AEC is seeking a Release Manager for theIT Portfolio Management Office (ITPMO)to govern enterprise-wide release management activities.
This includes uplifting processes, documentation maturity, and strategic governance across major ICT programs.
The Release Manager ensures releases across large-scale digital initiatives are delivered in a controlled, repeatable, and risk-aware manner.
The role requires coordination with cross-functional delivery teams, oversight of interdependent release plans, and embedding governance practices to support successful project transition into production.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Release Governance & Coordination
Govern the integrated release calendar for enterprise systems and program deployments
Coordinate release activities across business units, technical teams, and project delivery groups
Lead release planning forums, go/no-go decisions, and deployment readiness assessments
Process and Documentation Uplift
Review and uplift release and deployment processes, aligned to ITIL/change/transition frameworks
Develop and maintain release documentation (procedures, templates, runbooks, decision logs)
Champion automated, auditable release practices
Strategic Program Governance
Provide oversight for releases within large ICT programs
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and readiness requirements
Work with senior program/project managers to identify dependencies, risks, and impacts
Lead governance forums to enforce release policies
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Advise senior stakeholders on release risks, impacts, and mitigations
Communicate complex technical/scheduling matters to business leaders
Coach project teams on release management expectations and best practices
Selection Criteria
Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level release management in complex ICT environments
Proven track record uplifting release frameworks, tools, and documentation practices
Strong understanding of program governance, ICT delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and enterprise change processes
Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executives and multidisciplinary teams
Analytical and structured thinking with focus on risk, assurance, and performance metrics
Ability to lead cross-program alignment in environments with interdependent delivery streams
Desirable Criteria
Experience working in or alongside PMO/governance bodies for major programs
Understanding of public sector ICT accountability and assurance frameworks
Familiarity with government security and operational readiness requirements
Experience with enterprise deployment across cloud and hybrid platforms
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