Manager - Release, Deployment & Environment

Join us at a pivotal moment of growth

Box Hill Institute is entering a significant period of growth and transformation, with major investment underway across our IT, Digital and AI implementation space.

We’re building capability, embedding smarter ways of working, and leveraging emerging technologies to support our people, students and future workforce.

APPLY NOW and be part of what’s next.

About the Role

Step into a pivotal role that keeps our digital environment stable, reliable and ready for the moments that matter.

You will oversee enterprise-wide release cycles, coordinate deployment activities across the cloud and on-premises platforms and maintain the integrity of all environments. You will work closely with technical and non-technical teams to ensure changes are delivered safely, consistently and with minimal disruption, especially during peak operational periods.

This is a hands-on, system-focused role where structure, precision and reliability matter every day.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Lead enterprise release, deployment and environment management across SaaS, cloud and on-premise platforms.
• Manage the enterprise release calendar, ensuring effective sequencing and alignment across all teams.
• Execute readiness checks, go/no-go decisions and cutover/rollback processes for major releases.
• Maintain environment integrity and availability through strong configuration, version control and access practices.
• Ensure compliance with cyber security, privacy and audit requirements, driving continuous improvement.
• Engage stakeholders and vendors effectively, communicating release impacts and supporting a collaborative, safe culture.

What you’ll bring

• Strong planning, organising and analytical capability, with the ability to manage complex dependencies.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including translating technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across technical, business and vendor teams.
• Understanding of cyber security, privacy, audit and compliance expectations in a regulated environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, accountable and safe team culture.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing enterprise release, deployment and environment operations across SaaS, cloud and on-premises platforms, with strong configuration and access control discipline.
• Practical knowledge of ITIL practices and DevOps/CI‑CD methodologies, including automation and coordination of vendor-led and internally managed releases.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with benefits that are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements 
• On-site parking
• Generous leave options such as Emergency response leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health & wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Unique campus experiences to support student learning
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact us via email at

it-careers@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5:00pm, 24^th April 2026

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Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures.  All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment.

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