Test Manager

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

The objective of the Test Manager role is to act as a source of expertise and leadership on testing for IT. They will be an advocate of testing, have a thorough understanding of the importance of testing and will be responsible for advising on best practise to small projects and / or to stream within larger projects and programs. The role will also coach junior test analysts if present in a given project, as well as to lead small teams of testers to complete a given test phase of a project.

• Plan and execute all testing phases including, System Test, System Integration Test and User Acceptance Test.
• Create test artefacts including Test Strategy, Test Plan and Test cases.
• Execute manual and automated test scripts.
• Identify and track test defects and execute defect managment.
• Maintain governance across all delivery components for audit traceability.
• Provide timely and relevant metrics-based reporting on the testing process.
• Collaborate with build teams to esnrue timely delivery of code releases and accurate close out of defects.
• Manage all resources working within the team, including contractors and vendors.
• Provide support to other project teams including data migration, integration and solution architecture in relation to their testing activities (where required).

You’ll be great for this role if you have...

• Bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science (or equivalent background)
• ISTQB qualification or equivalent
• 5+ years of expereince as a Test Manager
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, qMetry and DevSecOps
• Experience in various delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile

Desirable but not essential...

• Masters degree in IT or Computer Science.
• Experiance working with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience with Java, C++ or C Coding.
• Previous airline industry experience.

What you’ll get from us

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.