Ict Test Lead

Enterprise Technology

Enterprise Technology (ET) function is within the Investment and Technology division which defines investment strategy and delivers commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes within the department.

The Solution Design and Delivery (SDD) team focusses on delivering ICT services and solutions that unite people, processes and systems to form an integrated, high performing and efficient Department of Transport and Planning. The team thrives on working collaboratively with its stakeholders to achieve exceptional results for the department. Solution Design and Delivery team is responsible for delivering ICT enabled change across the department with a significant portfolio of work currently underway and in the pipeline. The Solution Design and Delivery team comprises of the full suite of project resource disciplines with Project/Program Management, Program Management Office, Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Test Management, Change Management and DevOps functions.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time position until 30/06/2025.

About the Role

The ICT Test Lead is responsible for defining test plans and executing testing for the different verticals of testing, digital and functional testing, including User Acceptance Testing.  Working with team members, they are responsible for test planning, and execution of testing to assure the quality of deliverables for business stakeholders.

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Position Accountabilities

The individual needs to develop and maintain detailed test plans, communicate progress, collaborate with business representatives, and lead the development of testing requirements and scenarios to align with project goals. Manage the defect management process, produce test reports, and establish comprehensive test environments, while fostering team cohesion and advocating for a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Key Selection Criteria

• Technology Solutions: Demonstrated ability to translate business and technical requirements into testing plans and activities, identifying practical considerations and solutions.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Collaborates effectively to work towards goals that benefit the team, contributing ideas for business improvement and maintaining positive and productive relationships.
• Effective Processes: Deep understanding of testing concepts, testing tools, and SDLC.
• Timely Delivery: Ability to work to deadlines and measurable targets on complex projects, managing project risks and issues to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Technology Solutions: Solid understanding of defect management tools, execution progress tracking, reporting, ITIL framework, and concepts.
• Effective and Compliant Decision Making: Proven track record in adeptly overseeing third-party development vendors and stakeholder management, ensuring seamless alignment with the DTP testing strategy and meeting business expectations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Resilience (Accomplished) – Keeps self and others calm when under pressure; Is decisive and charts course of actions enabling teams to resolve a challenging situation.
• Flexibility and Adaptability (Accomplished) – Adapts systems and processes quickly to changed priorities and situations.
• Working Collaboratively (Leading) –Build a culture of collaboration across the organisation; Looks for and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders; Identifies and overcomes barriers to communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Testing experience in waterfall, agile and hybrid projects.
• Tools – TestRail, JIRA, SQL, ALM

Desirable

• Demonstrated success adapting to a fast-paced environment.
• Automation Testing

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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 Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 17th June 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For further information about the role please contact Yash Kaushik - Project Support Officer at ************@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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