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Junior Release Manager – APS5 Level | ICT & Digital Transformation
Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid – ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA)
📅 Start Date: August 2025
📄 Contract: 12-month initial term + 12-month extension option
🔐 Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance
About Our Client
Our client is a large, highprofile government agency with a national footprint and a mission that directly impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians. With a reputation for innovation and service excellence, they are leading the way in delivering transformative digital solutions that support some of the most important social initiatives in the country. Operating across all states and territories, the agency is known for its inclusive culture, commitment to accessibility, and investment in cutting edge technologies. Their Technology Services Division is undergoing significant transformation, offering a dynamic and future-focused environment for ICT professionals.
About the Role
As a Junior Release Manager, you will support the delivery of enterprise-wide ICT solutions by coordinating and executing release management processes across multiple platforms and applications. This role is part of a high performing team responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure deployment of technology solutions that support critical business operations.
Key responsibilities include:
The Successful Candidate
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
What Is On Offer
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:
Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we’d love to have a chat. Reach out to find out more!
Junior Release Manager
| Job title : | Junior Release Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-06-30 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-53752 |
| Contact name : | Kara-Mia Le |
| Contact email : | karamial@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 8 hours ago |
Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid – ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA)
📅 Start Date: August 2025
📄 Contract: 12-month initial term + 12-month extension option
🔐 Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance
About Our Client
Our client is a large, highprofile government agency with a national footprint and a mission that directly impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians. With a reputation for innovation and service excellence, they are leading the way in delivering transformative digital solutions that support some of the most important social initiatives in the country. Operating across all states and territories, the agency is known for its inclusive culture, commitment to accessibility, and investment in cutting edge technologies. Their Technology Services Division is undergoing significant transformation, offering a dynamic and future-focused environment for ICT professionals.
About the Role
As a Junior Release Manager, you will support the delivery of enterprise-wide ICT solutions by coordinating and executing release management processes across multiple platforms and applications. This role is part of a high performing team responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure deployment of technology solutions that support critical business operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating release schedules across platforms such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, SAP, and EDW.
- Supporting release readiness, milestone reviews, and Go/No-Go decisions.
- Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to manage dependencies and ensure compliance.
- Producing release documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
The Successful Candidate
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- 1–2 years of experience in Release Management within enterprise systems.
- Working knowledge of SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or certifications (e.g., SAFe Agile, Diploma of Project Management).
What Is On Offer
- Work with a prestigious government agency on high impact national programs.
- Competitive contracting rates and long term contract potential.
- Access to world class technologies and enterprise scale platforms.
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility and work life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and learning.
- Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
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:
- Same-day pay – We pay our contractors the same day you submit your timesheet!
- Veteran support – DISP Level 3 certified, we’ve signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and actively support veterans transitioning to civilian roles.
- Award-winning compliance – ISO 9001 certified and recognised for our high level process compliance.
- Sustainability – Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is accredited alongside global leaders.
- Diversity matters – We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse backgrounds, and people living with a disability.
- We care about your career – Our passionate team is focused on your long term goals and experience.
- Best-in-industry merch pack – Just one of the ways we say thanks!
Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we’d love to have a chat. Reach out to find out more!