Cloud Environment Lead

About Us  

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.  
   

About the role  
The Cloud Environment Lead is responsible for the implementation, management and optimisation of the Department’s cloud services, ensuring they are secure, scalable, compliant and aligned with business needs. Working closely with stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors, the role provides technical leadership and guidance to support high-quality cloud solutions and improve services across the Department’s public cloud environments. 
 

The role drives cloud innovation through automation, CI/CD adoption and continuous improvement, while ensuring strong governance, security and regulatory compliance. It also manages cloud performance, costs and vendor partnerships, promotes modern technology practices, and fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports learning, adaptability and operational excellence. 
  

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)  

You’re someone who:  

• Thinks strategically and focuses on outcomes, aligning cloud services and technology solutions to business needs while removing barriers to success. 

• Drives innovation and continuous improvement, embedding quality, automation and modern practices to enhance service performance and stakeholder outcomes. 

• Builds strong relationships, collaborates effectively across teams and stakeholders, and uses sound interpersonal skills to influence and achieve positive results. 

• Adapts to change, embraces new approaches and leads others through transformation to deliver the best possible outcomes. 

• Translates strategy into action, managing resources, projects and technology solutions effectively while balancing operational, technical and organisational priorities. 

 
Click here to access the Position Description.  

Qualifications and experience  

You’ll bring:  

• A relevant tertiary qualification in information management, computer science, cloud computing or a related field (or equivalent industry-recognised certifications), together with AWS and Microsoft Azure certifications (mandatory). 

• Demonstrated experience managing and optimising enterprise public cloud environments, including cloud lifecycle management, automation, optimisation, and the implementation of security and compliance controls (mandatory). 

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, infrastructure-as-code tools, and cloud cost optimisation, with the ability to align cloud services to operational and strategic objectives (mandatory).  

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions   

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.  

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.  

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.  

How to apply  

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.  
 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 2 August 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.  

For further information about the role, please contact Courtenay Oliver, Director Transport Digital Solutions and Service Management at courtenay.oliver@transport.vic.gov.au. 

Redeployees 

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.  
 

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