Release Train Engineer

The AEC is seeking to engage a suitably qualified Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the delivery of a complex, large-scale transformation program. The RTE role extends beyond traditional scaled agile delivery and requires orchestration across policy, legislation, regulatory reform, business transformation and technology delivery. The role is responsible for promoting alignment, transparency and flow across multiple workstreams and releases, while ensuring business design and delivery outcomes are translated into operational and digital capabilities that support legislative and regulatory objectives. The RTE will work closely with the Solution Train Engineer, program leadership, delivery teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies, facilitate planning and decision-making, and maintain compliance, governance and stakeholder confidence throughout the delivery lifecycle. Key duties and responsibilities The Release Train Engineer (RTE) will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the delivery of a large-scale, complex government transformation program operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The RTE will work in close partnership with the Solution Train Engineer (STE) to ensure alignment across release trains, manage cross-program dependencies, and support integrated planning, delivery coordination and achievement of program outcomes. The role provides coordination across multiple releases, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), business workstreams, regulatory reform initiatives and supporting technology teams to ensure delivery from business design through to implementation achieves program outcomes. The RTE promotes alignment, transparency and collaboration across teams and stakeholders, supporting effective planning, delivery reporting and informed decision-making. The role ensures that legislative and regulatory outcomes, policy intent, operational business change and enabling technology solutions remain aligned and fit for purpose. The RTE manages cross-stream dependencies, risks and delivery challenges, and supports the achievement of program objectives through Program Increment (PI) planning and execution. The role ensures program increments deliver measurable outcomes while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements, governance frameworks, assurance obligations and enterprise architecture standards. In a program where legislative and regulatory reform represents the primary delivery focus and technology delivery is an enabling capability, the RTE serves as a central integration and coordination point across policy, legal, regulatory, operational and ICT stakeholders. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. 1. Demonstrated experience (7+ years) leading large-scale government transformation programs. 2. Extensive experience operating in SAFe or comparable scaled agile delivery environments. 3. Proven experience in Business Design and Systems Implementation 4. Experience working within highly regulated government environments, including government governance and assurance requirements. 5. Strong stakeholder management capabilities at executive and senior executive levels. 6. Experience facilitating Program Increment Planning and large-scale planning events. 7. Demonstrated understanding of program and portfolio management disciplines. 8. Must have an Active AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 level clearance. 2. • Your submission must include 1 PDF attachment with no more than 5 pages, containing all requested information below. (Only 1 PDF should be uploaded per submission.) • Candidate availability to commence (e.g. 2 weeks' notice) • Confirmation that Australian Citizenship is held - proof may be requested • Current Security Clearance held • Candidate location • Notice of planned leave exceeding one week • Notice of whether the submitted candidate will also be engaged in secondary employment elsewhere (if so, please confirm in what capacity) • Consultant comments - no more than 500 words, speaking to the suitability of the submitted candidate for the position • Cover page responding to the mandatory criteria - please ensure this response does not exceed 1 page in length • Candidate resume - please ensure the candidate's resume is no more than 3 pages, and that you do not include any rate information within this document Desirable criteria 1. 1. SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Solution Train Engineer (STE) certification. 2. Agile, Scrum, Lean or equivalent certifications. 3. Program Management qualifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK or equivalent). 4. Change Management certification (Prosci or equivalent). 5. Relevant tertiary qualifications. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia