Test Manager

  • 21 Mar 2025
  • Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms & DevOps
  • Melbourne
  • Contract or Temp
  • Test Lead
  • Richmond, VIC
  • Baseline Security Clearance
Position: Test Lead 

Location: Richmond, VIC 

Applicants MUST be Australian citizens and provide valid proof of citizenship during the pre-engagement check.
  
MUST be able to obtain baseline security clearance

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Test Lead to join a dynamic Technology Services Division. As a test lead, you will oversee and manage testing activities across multiple projects, working closely with the test manager to ensure the test strategy and standards are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead test delivery with internal staff and vendors, ensuring projects remain on track in terms of scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in testing tools, guiding management and stakeholders in their effective use.
  • Analyze and report on test activities and results, escalating issues and risks to project management as required.
  • Develop test plans, test cases, and supporting test data and requirements based on specifications.
  • Assign and execute test cases at various stages of testing.
  • Contribute to team improvement initiatives, including the enhancement of tools, process changes, and test automation.
  • Manage and document defects, programming errors, and operational characteristics inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications.
  • Oversee testing for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Accurately record time and effort for test cases.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the timely and effective implementation of projects.
  • Coordinate defect triages and meetings.
  • Provide support to business teams during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Essential Criteria:
  1. Proven experience leading testing activities for complex programs and preparing test summary reports.
  2. Experience with Agile testing, holding team members accountable for commitments and delivery each sprint.
  3. Extensive experience with test management tools such as Jira Xray and CRM, especially Salesforce.
  4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple factors on a project simultaneously.
  5. Exceptional teamwork skills, working effectively across businesses, vendors, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.
  6. Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and facilitate innovation within teams.
Desirable Criteria:
  1. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  2. Experience working for large organizations on complex software deployments.
  3. Relevant technical experience in fields such as application development, database development, deployment and implementation, and infrastructure.
  4. Enthusiasm for accessible design and development, and openness to new ways of thinking about accessibility will be highly regarded.
Apply now or email emily@talentinsights.com.au for more info