Release and Environment Manager

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

At South East Water, we’re harnessing the power of data to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes for our customers and communities. As our Release and Environments Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the delivery and evolution of our enterprise Data Analytics Platform, Acumen—built on cutting-edge technologies like Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.  This is a full-time, 2 year, maximum term role.

This specialist role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of platform releases, ensuring the secure, seamless, and timely deployment of updates, enhancements, and new features. You’ll work across a dynamic ecosystem of data engineers, DevOps, project delivery teams, and business stakeholders to manage the end-to-end release lifecycle.

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation in cloud data platforms, a passion for automation, and a knack for orchestrating complex releases across multiple environments. With a focus on governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, you’ll help shape the future of data delivery at South East Water.

Who are you?

We’re looking for a seasoned professional with a strong technical foundation in cloud-based data platforms and a passion for driving excellence in release and environment management. You’ll bring deep expertise in Azure technologies, deployment / DevOps practices, and data governance, along with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Candidates will require the following key skills, knowledge and experience to be considered for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years’ experience in enterprise-scale release, deployment, and environment management for data/cloud solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Databricks, Medallion Architecture, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Ability to manage the coordination of releases across Dev, SIT, UAT/Pre-Prod and Prod.
• Ability to work across multiple delivery streams including; program delivery, BAU delivery and operational delivery.
• Ability to work with different teams, including; data team, platform/DevOps team, project team and business areas.
• Knowledge of data, security and privacy controls and measures.
• Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog governance, including permissions, lineage, and compliance.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices, including Databricks Asset Bundles, Jobs/Workflows-as-code, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience managing data sync across environments within the data platform and coordinating with owners of integrated systems.
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, schema versioning, and data contract management.
• Expertise in observability, FinOps, jobs and pipelines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Certifications in ITIL, SAFe, or similar frameworks (desirable).

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Tuesday 18 November 2025!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check. 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.