Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer - Government ICT Program

12-month contract with a high-profile Federal Government ICT delivery program.

What's in it for you?

• 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options
• Location: ACT
• Lead Agile Release Trains within a major Government ICT environment
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology

• Contribute to enterprise-wide Agile maturity and transformation

What we need from you / What our client requires

• Strong experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or senior Agile delivery lead
• Deep knowledge of SAFe Agile and Scrum practices
• Proven ability to facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and release train ceremonies
• Experience managing risks, dependencies and delivery across multiple teams
• Background in Federal Government or large enterprise ICT environments
• Experience coaching teams and driving continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and business areas

Are you a Release Train Engineer looking to step into a high-impact Government program?

The Company

Join a key Federal Government Department responsible for delivering critical ICT systems.

This organisation plays a vital role in enabling secure and efficient services for millions of people, while continuing to invest in modern, scalable and agile technology platforms.

The Role

As a Release Train Engineer, you will facilitate SAFe ceremonies, manage program-level risks and dependencies, and drive continuous improvement to ensure successful delivery outcomes across complex ICT initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile Release Train ceremonies including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, reviews and retrospectives
• Coordinate delivery across multiple agile teams to ensure alignment and value delivery
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies
• Support prioritisation and planning with senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and delivery practices
• Provide coaching and mentorship to teams on SAFe Agile principles
• Collaborate with Program Managers and stakeholders to ensure delivery outcomes are achieved
• Produce and manage PI Planning outputs and reporting

Full daily rate will be discussed openly (depending on experience).

Joining Akkodis as a Consultant

• Weekly pay
• No payrolling processing fees
• Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
• Consultant gathering events
• EAP support program
• Dedicated account management support team

Security Requirements

• Must have a Baseline Security Clearance

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Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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