Technical Specialist (GitHub)
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Posted 27 days ago
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a Technical Specialist (GitHub) to lead the charge in managing and evolving our GitHub platform.
The purpose of the Technical Specialist (GitHub) is to maintain and develop the GitHub source control repository platform in support of other application development teams across Transport and Main Roads.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring repositories, analysing repository health, and implementing platform modifications to support the rest of TMR.
• Research current trends and patterns, recommending to the wider team on how to adopt these.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to code, repositories, or integrations within the GitHub ecosystem.
• Monitor and improve the deployment process, focusing on automation, testing and code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy regulations, and industry standards.
Requirements of the role:
• High level knowledge and experience in supporting the GitHub platform across multiple technology repositories.
• Experience with Microsoft's Azure DevOps product will be considered advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of how to configure GitHub Actions, Dependabot, Advanced Security, apps, hosted runners and other GitHub technologies.
• Working knowledge of how to migrate into GitHub from other source repositories (for example: SVN, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
What we can offer you:
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working options.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions.
• Salary packaging and novated lease options
If you're passionate about GitHub, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a difference in how technology supports our mission, we want to hear from you!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/628059/25
Closing Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.
We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.
We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.
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