Senior Dev Ops Specialist

S****hape your world through work that helps build a thriving NSW

• Help shape the future of cloud platforms and digital services used across NSW
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll help bridge the gap between software development and operations, enabling faster, smarter and more reliable technology delivery.

Working across cloud platforms, automation tools and software solutions, you'll design and implement modern DevOps practices that improve service reliability, security and scalability. You'll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and vendors to solve complex challenges, modernise platforms and support the delivery of digital services that make a real difference across NSW.

This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while helping shape the future direction of cloud and DevOps capability within DPHI.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior DevOps Engineer

What you will bring to the role

• Experience designing, building and supporting cloud-based solutions and platforms
• Experience in Microsoft Azure is preferable
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges
• A passion for automation, continuous improvement and modern engineering practices
• The ability to influence stakeholders and build support for new ways of working
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary technical and business teams
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering reliable and secure services
• Sound judgement and a high standard of professional and ethical conduct
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

What is an essential requirement

• Tertiary qualification, recognised industry certification and/or equivalent industry experience.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jim Mott at [email protected].

A talent 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.

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

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 [email protected] or (02) 63637676 63637676)​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.