Test Manager

16608 Test and Evaluation (T&E) Specialist – Level 3 (Advanced Practitioner)

Brindabella Business Park, Majura ACT

NV1 (PV strongly preferred) + DISA required

12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extensions

Support the Defence Intelligence Group (DIG)

100% Australian Owned and Operated – No overseas staff

About Azooa

Azooa is one of Canberra's
fastest-growing digital consultancies
, trusted by the Federal Government to deliver
top-tier Australian talent
across Defence, National Security, and Digital Transformation portfolios.

We're proud to be:

100% Australian owned and operated

ACT-based
– we live and work where our clients do

No outsourcing / no overseas staff
– all our expertise stays here

A
trusted partner
to Defence and Government, delivering with integrity

When you join Azooa, you join a team that empowers local experts to solve Australia's most complex digital challenges.

About the Role

We are seeking
two highly experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Specialists – Level 3 Advanced Practitioners
to support the
Defence Intelligence Group (DIG)
.

You'll deliver advanced T&E services across a large capability portfolio covering:

3 major programs

13 projects

10 intelligence products

Your work will be central to ensuring Defence capability outcomes are validated, assured, and future-ready.

This role is about more than testing—it's about shaping capability, providing governance and assurance, and ensuring that our Defence partners are equipped with trusted, cyber-worthy systems.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a
  monthly T&E Work Plan
  for Commonwealth approval
• Manage forward schedules of T&E activities
• Prioritise and coordinate complex T&E events across multiple projects

T&E Execution

• Conduct
  Preview T&E (PT&E)
  and
  Operational T&E (OT&E)
• Review and evaluate
  T&E Master Plans (TEMP)
• Assess
  Capability Definition Documents (CDD)
  and provide technical advice
• Provide assurance oversight of accountable units
• Support trial planning, conduct, and post-trial reporting

Policy, Advice & Governance

• Provide expert T&E guidance and assurance to projects and programs
• Contribute to DIG and Defence T&E policy development
• Develop, review, and endorse SOPs, templates, and Defence artefacts
• Represent DIG in program and project governance forums

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with program, project, and product stakeholders across Defence
• Deliver workshops and presentations on:
• TEMP development and reviews
• Cyber worthiness evidence
• Accreditation and certification alignment
• Best practice T&E processes

Documentation & Reporting

• Submit
  T&E Monthly Work Plans
  and
  Progress Reports
• Maintain registers, meeting records, and trial documentation
• Manage prototype delivery and provide supporting documentation

Key Deliverables

• T&E Monthly Work Plan
• Draft due within 10 working days of commencement
• Monthly updates due 3 working days before month end
• Final version due within 3 working days of Commonwealth feedback
• Monthly Progress Reports
• Due within 5 working days of each month's end
• Must include progress, deliverables, risks, and issues

Performance will be assessed under the
DSS Panel Deed performance framework
for timeliness, quality, and responsiveness.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated experience as a
Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
in T&E

Strong systems/software engineering background with V&V experience

Deep understanding of
ODCS
and
DTEM
frameworks

Proven experience reviewing and producing:

• TEMP
• CDD
• SOPs and Defence artefacts
• Governance and assurance expertise in a Defence setting
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills

Desirable Criteria

Experience with intelligence capability projects

Involvement in cyber worthiness and accreditation

Experience with prototypes and emerging technology

Security & Conditions of Engagement

This role is subject to strict security requirements:

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Minimum NV1 clearance
  , PV
  strongly preferred
• Must undergo and pass the
  Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment (DISA)
• Must complete all DIG mandatory training
• Must comply with the
  Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct (2024)

Why Work with Azooa?

At Azooa, we:

Deliver
mission-critical outcomes
to the Commonwealth

Provide a
contractor-first support model
– you're never just a number

Focus on
professional growth and long-term partnerships

Guarantee
onshore-only expertise
– no offshoring, no hidden resourcing

Are growing rapidly, creating more opportunities for you

When you work with Azooa, you don't just join a contract—you join a community of trusted professionals driving Australia's digital future.

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If you're a senior T&E professional looking for your next challenge in Defence,
this is your chance to make an impact
.

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