DevOps Engineer at National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Manly, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

152511.56

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure As Code, Python, C#, Java, Object Oriented Programming, SOLID, GoF, Enterprise Software Architecture, CDM, UML, DFD, BPMN, DevSecOps

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role Based at our Newstead, QLD or Paramatta, NSW office the DevOps Engineer will play a pivotal role in making pipeline and application developers lives easier by streamlining the software development lifecycle to improve productivity, delivery speed, and code quality. This will be done by overseeing GIT repos, developing intuitive deployment pipelines, providing platform and infrastructure automation and tooling as needed, and ensuring production environments are secure and highly available. Key responsibilities of this role are: * Research, design, and develop intuitive, fully automated CI/CD release pipelines, test plans, infrastructure as code deployments, and DevOps status dashboards. * Propose and develop automation and integration solutions to support the software and data engineering functions. * Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud resources used to perform function of DevSecOps. * Participate and collaborate in a high performing SCRUM team to deliver on key BAU activities and milestones from the Project Roadmap, and Data & Technology Strategic Plans. * Demonstrate excellent judgement skills at interpreting business requirements, estimating workloads, prioritizing tasks, and managing time in the delivery of quality solutions to meet deadlines. NHVR’s Data and Technology team are going through considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation. To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search [https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search] About You As the ideal candidate you will have demonstratable programming skills (object orientated programming) along with experience with Azure DevOp’s pipelines, and Azure Cloud Infrastructure experience. You will have a security focused mindset which including understanding the basic security principles and need to be able to make and work within a high security environment whilst developing DevOps plan. Working within and developing a DataOp’s environment you will be motivated to contribute to outcomes, you will be an out of the box thinker, who thrives in solving complex technical matters and discussions. Your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills will see you successfully work with a diverse internal and external group. To be successful in this role you will possess * Have 5+ years of experience in similar role * Hold a degree in Computer Science, IT or similar. * Demonstrated extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps * Demonstrated experience with programming patterns: SOLID, GoF, Enterprise Software Architecture, etc * Demonstrated experience with programming languages: Python, C#, or Java * Proven ability to read and write technical schematics: CDM, UML, DFD, BPMN, etc * Proven ability to communicate effectively through documentation and technology. Why join us? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia. We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. We offer * A competitive salary package up to $152,511.56 + superannuation * Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure. * Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home * Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme * Leave loading 17.5% * Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions. * Salary packaging options including novated lease. * Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan. * Ongoing training and professional development support * Professional membership Application Process Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. Applications close: 9th July 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on recruitment@nhvr.gov.au [recruitment@nhvr.gov.au]. Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

Responsibilities

The DevOps Engineer will streamline the software development lifecycle by developing automated CI/CD pipelines and managing infrastructure as code. They will also oversee GIT repositories and ensure production environments are secure and highly available.