Test Manager

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
At South East Water we're committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations.

Following a recent restructure, we are seeking an experienced Test Manager to plan, design, architect, and deploy effective test suites and regimes for in-house product development, information system launches and operations systems enhancements. You will play a vital role in managing functional and non-functional testing, test environment co-ordination, release management, test tooling resourcing and test automation approaches.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
- Drive collaboration with project teams to ensure smooth and reliable delivery of testing services to fulfil project objectives, and delivery timelines.
- Design, monitor and adapt release and test planning approaches and practices based on feedback and industry best practice.
- Proactively plan the release windows across projects and portfolios
- Ensure that the organisation's release controls are documented and well understood by development teams and support teams.

**Who are you?**:
Your ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder and vendor relationships and proven experience in test management will be crucial to your success.

You will also possess the following skills, knowledge and experience:

- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related discipline.
- 7-10 years of experience in a Test Manager role.
- Demonstrated experience leadership in test management or governance in a medium to large organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in people leadership in both direct and matrix style delivery structures.
- Demonstrated and strong understanding of testing methodologies, testing tools, release management.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements for Victorian water agencies.
- Excellent stakeholder relationship skills to build momentum, unblock issues and ensure successful project outcomes.
- An understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements for Victorian water agencies would be considered advantageous.

**What's in it for you?**:

- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**: