We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the delivery of large-scale digital transformation initiatives within a major Federal Government agency.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Agile delivery professional to lead complex delivery streams, coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across enterprise-scale programs.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring projects deliver value, manage risks effectively and achieve strategic outcomes.
About the Role
As the Release Train Engineer, you will operate within a complex Agile environment, providing leadership across planning, release management, stakeholder engagement and delivery governance.
Working closely with delivery teams, executives and business stakeholders, you will facilitate program execution, remove impediments, manage risks and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
This role requires strong leadership capability, exceptional communication skills and experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams and workstreams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate Agile delivery activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
Define, improve and govern release management processes and delivery practices
Manage end-to-end technical and business release activities
Ensure appropriate approvals and governance requirements are met before production releases
Monitor program performance, delivery outcomes, quality metrics and implementation progress
Identify, manage and escalate delivery risks, issues and dependencies
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, planning activities and stakeholder workshops
Coach and mentor teams to improve Agile maturity, collaboration and delivery performance
Prepare and review reporting, dashboards, status updates and delivery documentation
Support resource planning, forecasting, budgeting and program governance activities
Drive continuous improvement,



innovation and operational excellence across delivery teams
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program outcomes
Skills & Experience:
Demonstrated experience as a Release Train Engineer, Delivery Lead, Agile Program Manager or similar role within large and complex environments
Strong experience leading Agile delivery frameworks, release planning and cross-team coordination
Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, stakeholder expectations and competing priorities
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, workshops and planning sessions across multiple teams
Strong understanding of release management, governance and enterprise delivery processes
Experience using Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence and reporting platforms
Proven capability in coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical, reporting and performance measurement skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing abilities at all organisational levels
Experience delivering outcomes within Government or large enterprise organisations is highly regarded
Secure Release Train Engineer certification or equivalent Agile certification
Experience driving organisational capability uplift and continuous improvement programs
Previous experience within Federal Government environments
AGSVA Baseline security clearance
What's on Offer:
12 month contract + 2x 12-month extension options
Opportunity to work on high-profile government transformation initiatives
Collaborative and supportive Agile delivery environment
Leadership role with significant stakeholder engagement and influence
Hybrid working arrangements available following an initial onboarding period
Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only.
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Release Train Engineer (Rte) (Melbourne)
🏢 Calleo
📍 Melbourne