Test Manager

• A rewarding full-time permanent opportunity for an experienced Test Manager to join the OneSKY & Aerospace Change Program.
• Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney based.
• Competitive remuneration offered with flexible working conditions.
• Embrace our passion to deliver outstanding team results.

The Organisation:

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset, and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team:

The purpose of the OneSKY CMATS Test Manager is to be the single point of contact for coordination of system and site verification and acceptance test activities for the OneSKY CMATS program.

This helps to ensure that the Materiel System (Mission System and Support System) Design and Verification outcomes, as planned and delivered by the Contractor(s), achieve the Airservices and Defence technical requirements as defined in the associated Acquisition Contracts. This in turn supports Design Acceptance of the new systems for Airservices and Defence.

In this position, you will liaise with the Contractor(s) for the planning and scheduling of test activities and coordinate customer attendance to test events.

As a key member of the Joint Program Engineering team, you will identify resource requirements for testing activities and co-ordinate tasking/prioritisation in conjunction with the Project Managers, Joint Program Engineering Manager and Joint Program Engineering Leads and have the ability to build and lead a team as required.

You will provide reporting to Project Managers and the Joint Program Engineering Manager. Monitoring/reporting of issues, risks, and escalations for all V&V activities with a solution focused mindset to ensure the work-focus areas align with the specific V&V and Acceptance Project milestones.

The OneSKY CMATS Test Manager will form an integral part of the OneSKY CMATS Joint Program Engineering Team, adopting a system wide approach.  You will support Safety and Security in delivering and maintaining high quality safety artefacts to assist the Defence design acceptance strategy and Airservices record of Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk, and Compliance excellence.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description: 

 OneSKY CMATS Test Manager.docx

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or commensurately experienced.
• Be eligible for registration at the chartered level by a recognised professional body.
• Be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in relevant area of engineering in accordance with relevant legislation e.g. Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Manage a large volume of engineering tasks without loss/drops.
• Manage direct reports of a small team of junior and senior engineers.
• Evaluate resource needs and advocate for them to leadership.
• A high level of engineering technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Develop and present innovative solutions.
• Understand systems engineering processes.
• Experience in the Air Traffic Control and/or Airport Tower Control systems engineering fields.
• Experience in testing and/or delivery of complex Engineering programs in Air Traffic Management or similar domains.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance may be required for this position. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Greg Kroll, Talent Acquisition Advisor at **********@AirservicesAustralia.com

Applications close Friday 15th March 2024 at 5.00 pm AEST.