Release Manager

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

13-Feb-2026

Reference Number:

V-60311

Release Manager

About the Company

An industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

About the role

You will take ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering software releases across the organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring that releases are executed smoothly, meet quality standards, and are delivered on schedule. You will work closely with technical teams, project managers, and key stakeholders to maintain a structured and efficient release process.

Role Responsibilities
  • Plan, schedule, and manage release cycles across multiple environments and projects.
  • Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to ensure release readiness.
  • Monitor and manage risks, dependencies, and issues throughout the release lifecycle.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve release management processes and documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Proven experience in release management, DevOps, or software delivery roles.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and deployment practices.
  • Experience working in environments with CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑based platforms.
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
The successful candidate will be an organised, strategically minded professional who thrives in a fast‑paced delivery environment. You will bring exceptional coordination skills, a strong technical understanding of release processes, and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels to ensure seamless, high‑quality releases.

What is on offer
  • Permanent, full-time opportunity with long-term career development.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to influence process improvements and release management strategy.
Location

Canberra, or Melbourne

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Monday 23rd February 2026.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks

 

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!
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