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Release and Test Lead


Company : ClearCompany


Location : Canberra, Australia


Created : 2025-06-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

HorizonOne are excited to be partnering with Icon Water to recruit new team members into their Digital Technology Group.About Icon WaterWholly owned by the ACT Government, Icon Water has delivered essential services to Canberra for over 100 years. While primarily a water and sewerage provider, it also invests in electricity and gas through private partnerships, operating across both government and commercial sectors. Icon Water is focused on sustainability, playing a key role in addressing climate change, protecting the environment, and achieving net zero emissions by 2045.Serving approximately 190,000 customers, the business manages over $3.2 billion in assetsincluding dams, treatment plants, reservoirs, and networks of mains and pumpsand generates around $490 million in annual revenue.The OpportunityAs Icon Water continues its digital transformation, this role offers the chance to shape how software is delivered across the business. You''ll play a central role in ensuring releases are smooth, tested thoroughly, and aligned with organisational priorities.In this permanent ongoing leadership position, you will:Take ownership of the digital release and testing lifecycle, ensuring quality outcomes from planning through to deploymentLead cross-functional coordination between development, testing, operations (including operational technology), and business teams to maintain reliable and secure digital environmentsDrive continuous improvement, introducing smarter release and test processes while mentoring team members and fostering collaborationThis is an opportunity to join a business-critical team where your ability to balance people, process, and technology will directly contribute to Icon Waters success and positive customer impact.Please view the candidate information page for this role here: bit.ly/H1DTGrecruitmentThe RoleIn this key position, youll take ownership of both release and test management, working across multiple streams and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software in a complex environment.Key responsibilities include:Release Management: Plan, coordinate and manage end-to-end release activities, ensuring releases are delivered on time, well-communicated, and with minimal disruption to the businessCross-Team Coordination: Bring together development, testing, operations, and business teams to align priorities, identify risks, and maintain visibility and momentum throughout each release cycleTest Management: Oversee the planning and execution of functional, integration, performance, regression, and security testing, leading defect management to support stable, high-quality softwareTeam Leadership: Motivate and support your team and stakeholders through collaborative leadership, clear communication, and a focus on continuous improvementThe Ideal PersonYou are a Senior Test Analyst or Test Lead with more than 5 years of experience managing software releases and testing within complex, integrated environments, and over 2 years experience leading teams.You will have expertise in both manual and automated testing and release management practices in Agile and DevOps methodologies.As a proactive communicator and analytical thinker, you will have led cross-functional teams, balancing continuous improvement initiatives with rigorous risk management.Salary / RateThe salary band starts at $140,798 + 15% Super.In addition to an attractive renumeration package, Icon Water offer great employee benefits including flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, health and wellbeing contributions and salary sacrifice options to name a few.Application InformationTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link to submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.Applications close Monday 19 May 2025 at 12pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as we will review them as they are received.For a confidential discussion, please contact Prajjwal K C on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20481.Alternatively, contact us via email at iconwater@horizonone.com.auIcon Water and HorizonOne Recruitment are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr