Principal DevOps Lead

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Are you a seasoned DevOps professional with a passion for leading complex cloud deployments?


• Temporary (up to 2 years) full-time opportunity


• Parramatta/ Sydney Office preferred however other established NSW locations may be considered.


• Clerk Grade 11/12 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As the Principal DevOps Lead, you will take charge of our critical public cloud applications hosted in both AWS and Azure. You will provide technical leadership and expertise in software deployment, manage technology-based services, and ensure the integrity of our systems while implementing new initiatives. Your role will involve recognising and remediating cyber security vulnerabilities, updating infrastructure and application stacks, and scripting in multiple languages. With at least 5 years of multi-cloud experience, you’ll excel in writing templates in YAML, JSON, BICEP & ARM, and reverse engineering CI/CD pipelines to create new automation stacks.

This challenging role requires a proactive approach to managing support requests, sustaining service integrity, and meeting customer deadlines. You will be at the forefront of evaluating new technologies, resolving service problems, and leading deployment projects.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal DevOps Lead

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively articulate and convey complex or technical information to diverse stakeholders. 


• Outstanding problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations in a project delivery environment. 


• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates strong proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 


• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 


• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development. 


• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant experience or tertiary qualification in computer science or related field and/or recognised industry certifications.


• This role may include being on-call, weekend and after-hours work.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and  The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11:55PM.

Contact Jim Mott; Manager Hybrid Cloud on jim.mott@dpie.nsw.gov.au  or on 02 6640 1663 for further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.  

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. 

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn