Senior Test Manager

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

• Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, 24 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, Clearance, City role.

Send your responses toServices Australia is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of TestEngineers, from junior levels to expert and manager levels, to support the agency achieveoverall testing strategies, managing effective planning, monitoring and execution of all testingactivities within the agency.Test Engineers ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activitiesare completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines.They use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to lessexperienced testers. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisionswithin defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. Test Engineers plantheir own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, andchanges in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.Job Title Senior Test ManagerAPS Equivalent Level EL2Main DutiesDuties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• oversee the planning, development and management of test cases
• implement and support the test process, policies, procedures and best practices
• analyse functional requirements to determine the software application testing requirements
• define the approach for scripting, test data requirements gathering, and test data gathering
• ensure the provisioning of requirements for the test environments
• define the inventory of test scenarios
• contribute to the operations of a team, including managing business performance, establishing priorities, and managing resources and workflow
• develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring to increase performance and engagement
• set direction by contributing and aligning to local business plans and ICT strategies
• use progress against business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance reports to inform management, strategic direction and future planning
• proactively share knowledge and expertise, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues
• oversee, review and advise on a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
• collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• negotiate, engage and manage relationships with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
• attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
• drive innovation, continuous improvement and manage and lead change

Main skills/attributes Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Testing TEST - Level 6
• Methods and tools METL - Level 6
• Performance management PEMT- Level 6
• Specialist advice TECH - Level 6
• Stakeholder relationship management - Level 6

Ability to:

• think strategically, understand linkages and develop long term plans
• lead and motivate staff and create a shared sense of purpose
• drive lateral thinking and innovative practices
• take informed risks and manage them
• mentor and oversee staff learning and development
• develop and manage key strategic relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• resolve conflict using appropriate strategies, ensuring suitable outcomes for the parties involved
• negotiate and influence effectively to achieve quality outcomes
• understand the audience and context, anticipate responses, and effectively tailor communication and communication styles
• develop strategic plans for the work area and consider work in the context of future priorities
• undertake objective, critical analysis and distil the core issues
• make balanced decisions using professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of ambiguity and a changing environment
• work significantly independently under broad direction and act collaboratively
• lead and manage others to achieve quality outcomes and project completion
• drive change and manage uncertainty and guide staff through the process.

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